SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1863. AND SPORTING CHRONICLE LATEST EDITION. The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings. Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, 21, Lower Sackville- street, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE ; UNSTAMPED, FTVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. TO ADVERTISERS.— Advertisements not exceeding eight lines are charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be received AFTER FOUR O'CLOCK on Friday afternoon. Post Office Orders must be made payable at the Strand Post Office to William. Clement, Postage stamps not taken. " EREFORD RACES and STEEPLE CHASES, Thursday and Friday, Nov 5 and 6, 1863 ( the two days following Worcester Meeting). NOTICE.- The following close and name on Tuesday next Oct 27, to Messrs Weatherby, at Newmarket, or London; or to Mr John Sheldon, at Mrs Wilson's, Exeter- place, Mill- hill, Newmarket. FIRST DAY.-' The HEREFORDSHIRE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, and " J if declared, with 60 added; mile and a half. atQ„ ana Lord Courtenay I Capt Handler Mr T. Stevens Mr James MrBrailsford MrMoseley Mr F Norton | Mr H. Robinson \ Mr Marsh J NURSERY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added; three qUtM? BirdamUe' | Mr F. Norton I MrKempson Mr Brueton ! _ 1 A HURDLE RACE. Capt Moss I Mr B. Land I ^ rBlrd Mr Robinson Mr Marsh Mr Marsh Mr Hodson I Mr Phillips I Mr 8. Foster SE", OND DAY.— GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with 100 added. , Mr James I Capt Moss MrCalthorpe Mr Wallace I Mr Robinson i Mr Bird ARISTOCRATIC HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 30 added; one mile ^ a half. Lord COURTENAY, ) Hon H. COVENTRY, ^ Stewards. Capt HANDLEY, j Mr R. JOHNSON, Judge and Handicapper. Mr JOHN SHELDON, Clerk of the Course. Direct communication to Hereford is now open from Birmingham and " Worcester through Malvern and Ledbury; Gloucester, via Ross; and Manchester, Liverpool, and Chester, via Shrewsbury. LETTON and WINFORTON OPEN COURSING MEETING, Herefordshire, will take place ( by the kind permis- sion of the liev H. Blisset), on Tuesday, Nov 10, 186S. LETTON STAKES, for 16 Puppies of 1862, at £ 3 10s each. The WINFORTON STAKES, for 16 All- Aged Dogs, at £ 3 10s each. A SILVER CUP will be given, to be run for by the winners of the Letton and Winforton Stakes. Parties wishing to secure nominations, must enclose a Post Office order for £ 1 for each nomination, to Mr B. Iladley, Hon Sec, tlav, near Hereford, on or before Mondav, Nov 9, on the evening of wh4ch day the draw will take place at the Rose and Crown, Hay. at 5 o'clock, p. m. Letton is within a miieof the Eardisley Station, on the Hereford, Hay. and Brecon Railway. The ground is second to none in England, and hares plentiful. Mr CHERRINGTON, Judge. C. PRESDEE. Slipper. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday Messrs TAT- Monday next, the following HORSES, have been regularly hunted, the property of a gentleman, and to be sold without reserve: 1. SIR DAVID. I 4. THE KIDD; carries a lady. 2. RIFLEMAN. 5. BEDFORD ; quiet in har- 3. OAKLEY. I ness. " OIPON COURSING CLUB.— This club will JLl; hold its second meeting at Newby Park, near Ripon, through the kind permission of C. F. H. Vyner, Esq, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec 1 and 2. RIPON AND CLAEO PRODUCE STAKES, for puppies pupped in 1862; en- trance £ 3 10s each, £ 1 forfeit. To close Nov 24, 1863. NEWBY STAKES, for all- aged dogs ; entrance £ 5. To close on the night of drawing, at the Unicorn Hotel. Ripon. Parties requiring nominations must enclose Post. Office orderfor £ 1 to R. E. COLLINSON, Hon Sec, Ripon. COURSING MEETING, be DISPOSED OF a NOMINATION in the DOG PUPPY STAKE ( filled), 32 dogs. Apply to Mr J. Baty, Post Office, Hexham. - VTOTICE.— The HEREFORDSHIRE STAKES, JLN Nurserv Handicap, Hurdle Race, Steeple Chase, and Aristocratic Handicap CLOSE on Tuesday next, Oct 27. BRECON RACES, 1 8 6 4- 5. The BRECON BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 40 sovs added each year, for foals of 1862; colts Sat 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; untried horses or mares allowed 31b, but only one allowance, to be claimed at the time of naming; to be run on the second day of the races, 1864; three quarters of a mile : horses that have started three times and never won allowed 51b; winners of any stake value 200 sovs to carry 31b extra; to run on tho first dav of the races in 1865. when three years old one mile and a half; maiden three year olds allowed 71b ; winners of 200 govs to carrv 31b extra. To close and name to Messrs Weatherby. Lou- don, on the Tuesday after the Newmarket Houghton Meeting of 1863. PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS : Beaufort I W. Owen I Oxbridge Beaufort I J. V. Morgan | Uxbridge Hastings I F. C. Morgan J. Meredyth E. Brayley Night F. Rowlands J. Morris I G. Payne | W. R. B. Powel The BEAUFORT STAKES, 1864, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with £ 0 sovs added by His Grace the Duke of Beaufort, for two year olds; colts Sat lolb, fillies 8st 71b; winners once 31b, twice 51b, thrice or more 81b extra; those got by untried stallions or out of untried mares allowed 81b, but only one allowance. To close and name to Messrs Weatherby, on or before the first Tuesday in January, 1864 ; three quarters of a mile. PRESENT SCBSCRIBERS. Marquis of Hastings 1 Lord Uxbridge Mr Night | Ditto Mr Powney I Mr Thos. Vaughan Mr John Day Morgan Mr J. Meredith Ditto Mr E. Brayley Duke of Beaufort Ditto X EWES RACES, 1864— The following Stake closes and names to Messrs Weatherby, or to the Clerk of the Course, on or before the Tuesday after the Houghton Meeting, 1863 :— The PRIORY STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 sovs added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, and fillies 8at 71b; winners of 100 sovs to carry Sib, of two such stakes, or of 500 sovs at any one time 71b extra; maidens which have run three times allowed 51b; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 25 sovs towards expenses; T. Y. C. ( about five furlwngs). Lord Portsmouth Mr Chancellor MrJ. B. Morris Lord Portsmouth Mr Drewitt Mr H. Owen Lord Stamford M r Fish Mr W. Robertson Count Batthyany Mr Henry Mr W. Robinson Capt A. Cooper Mr D. Kinsella Mr W. Robinson Mr C. Alexander MrJ. LaMert Mr Samuel Mr W. W. Baker Mr T. V. Morgan Mr J. Saxon Mr G. Bryau The Earl of PORTSMOUTH.") Tne Earl of ST RATH MORE, V Stewards. Viscount ST VINCENT, J Mr J. F. VERRALL, Lewes, Clerk of the Course. X EAMINGTON and WARWICKSHIRE HUNT JLj MEETING, will take place over Warwick course, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov 24 and 25, 1863. The following stakes close on Tuesday, Nov 3 :— FIRST DAY.— The DONNINGTON HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with B0 sovs added, for three year olds and upwards; three- quarters of a mile, & c. The GREAT AUTUMN WELTER CUP of 200 sovs, the rest in specie, by subscription of 20 sovs each, 10 ft. and 5 only if declared ; one mile. The NURSERY HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, for two year olds; three quarters of a mile. FREE HANDrcAP HURDLE RACE of 5 sovs each, in case of acceptance, with 30 sovs added, for all horses ; a winner of a hurdle race or steeple chase after the weights are published, to carry 61b extra, twice, 101b; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; two miles, over five flights of hurdles; four horses to start, or the public money will not be given; one sovereign entrance. To close and name to Messrs Weatherby, in London, or to Mr S. Merry, Leamington, on or before November 3d. Acceptances in this race to be signified on or before November 17. SECOND DAY.— The LEAMINGTON GRAND ANNUAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared on or before Tuesday, the 17th of November, with 100 sovs added, for all horses; a winner of a steeple chase after the weights are published to carry 71b, twice 101b extra; the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 25 sovs towards expenses; weights in this steeple chase from 12st lolb down to 9st 101b, and if the highest weight accepting is under 12st 101b the weights will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion ; four miles, under the new i- teeple chase conditions, as advertised in Bailey's Turf Guide, 1863 . 2 sovs entrance to be paid at the time of naming, with smaller ft, or the entrance, by order of the stewards, will not be taken; . five horses to start, er the public money will not be given. To close and name to Messrs Weatherby, in London, or to Mr 8. Merry, Leamington, on or before November 3. Newmarket rules and regulations must be abided by at this meeting, All steeple chases at this meeting will be run under the new steeple chase conditions advertised in Baily's Turf Guide, l>- 63; by order of the stewards. All other conditions same as at Warwick Spring Meeting. Earl of STAMFORD and WARRINGTON, 1 Marquis of HASTINGS. | Honourable W. II. NORTH, ^- Stewards. B. J. ANGELL, Esq, I H. COVENTRY, Esq, 1 S. MERRY. Leamington, Clerk of the Course. UJ on Thursday, Nov 5, being the day following Worcester races, from whence it is only twelve miles. N. B.— The following race is instead of the Handicap Selling Race :— The SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; three year olds lOst 21b, four year olds list, five 12st, six and aged 12st 71b; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs, but if entered to be sold for 100 sovs allowed 71b, if for 80 sovs 111b, if for 50 sovs 14lb, if for 30 sovs 211b; the winner to be offered by auction after the race, and the surplus to go to the fund; should the winner not be sold to pay 5 sovs towards the ex- penses; about t. wo miles. To close and name to Mr T. Marshall, clerk of the course, Upton- « ii- Severn, by 9 o'clock the evening before running, Eard of COVENTRY, Lord ANDOVER, '} stewards. RIOQUETDALE \ J Nov 10, 1863.— To CHE NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORTING and OTHER DOGS. PRESIDENT; The Right Hon the EARL OF LICHFIELD. VICE- PRESIDENT: The Mavor of Birmingham. The FOURTH great ANNUAL EXHIBITION of SPORTING and other DOGS will be held at Birmingham, on Monday, Tuesday, Wed- nesday, and Thursday, November 30, and December 1, 2, and 3, 1863, when prizes exceeding £ 530, will be awarded. The entries close on the 2d of November. Copies of the prize lists and regulations, with the statement of receipts and expenditure for 1862, may be had on application to the secretary. ™ „ u GEORGE BEECH, Secretary. Offices: Rectory Chambers, Temple- row, Birmingham. ER MAJESTY'S BUCKHOUNDS.— Royal Kennels, Ascot Heath.— ONE HUNDRED LOOSE BOXES and STALLS, with capital exercising ground for hunters, will be found at the ROYAL ASCOT HOTEL, near the kennels, where gentlemen will have all the comforts of a private residence, with moderate charges. Apply to Mr Softiaw, the manager. HUNTING IN LEICESTERSHIRE.— THREE SWANS HOTEL. Market Harborough. JOSEPH BLACK- STOCK ( successor to Mr Wm. Carr) solicits the patronage of noblemen and gentlemen during the forthcoming season. Orders for stabling and apartments will receive every attention. TAT- without reserve, the property of W. F. Taylor, Esq: TWO HUNTERS and a HACK; well- known with the Oakley and Pytchley Hounds. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday next, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL,* at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday next, the following HORSES, the property of a gentleman : 1. PEARL; quiet to ride and quiet in harness. 2. VENGEANCE; good hunter and has been driven in harness. 3. SPORTSMAN : quiet to ride and quiet in harness. 4. GIPSY ; quiet to ride and quiet in harness. 5. J UAN ; quiet to ride and quiet in harness; a good hunter. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- I XT'ORSES.— Messrs BLACKMAN, Knightsbridge, TERSALL, at Hvde Park- corner, on Monday, November 9, the fol- XX beg to inform noblemen and gentlemen that they have on SHOW lowing HORSES, well known in Leicestershire, the. nronertv of a ne. veral first- class HORSES, consisting of hunters ( several ot wmcn are lowing HORSES, well known in Leicestershire, the property of a gentleman: 1. PRINCE FREDERICK. | 4. CREMORNE. 2. RED EAGLE. 5. TREFOIL. 3. COCK ROBIN. | 6. DANCE AWAY. ALDRIDGE'S, London.— Established 1753.— PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION of HORSES and CARRIAGES every Wednesday and Saturday. Horses received from 9 to 12 o'clock on Mondays and Thursdays, and are on view two days before either sale. Horses are not received for private sale, and jobbing or dealing by any one connected with the business is strictly prohibited. Accounts paid on Thursdays and Mondays only from 10 to 4. Remittances to the country if requested. Brougham and phaeton horses, from the stocks of pome of the leading L ® ndon jobmasters, will be sold here on Wednesday, October 28, the sale commencing at 11 precisely. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, on Monday next, the property of a gentleman ( without reserve): AZULINE, a powerful thorough bred chesnut mare; excellent for the saddle, a good galloper, and excellent leaper. Also, A PONY, 4 years old; good to ride or drive. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hvde Park- corner, on Monday next: PADDY, a brown gelding; a good hunter; well known with the Hambledon and Hursley Hounds; has carried a lady, and ran first for the Hambledorf Hunt 8teeple Chase, 1863. Also REYNARD, bay gelding, 6 years old; a good hunter; winner of the Hampshire Hunt Cup in 1861; quiet to ride and drive, and carries a lady. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday next, the property of a gentleman: A BROWN GELDING; a weight carrying hunter; clever and temperate. HARROGATE, Yorkshire.— York and Ainsty, and Bramham Moor Hounds.— Gentlemen wishing to hunt with the above celebrated packs, can be accommodated at the QUEEN HOTEL with excellent LOOSE BOXES or STALLS, built expressly for hunters. Harrogate is within easy distance of all the principal meets, and in the centre of the finest hunting country in Yorkshire. Further particulars and terms will be forwarded on application. Table d' Hote during the winter. UlNTING in the MIDLAND COUNTIES.— First- class ACCOMMODATION for HUNTERS, at Over's Livery stables, Rugby. For terms, & c, apply as above, or to Mr W. R. Holman, St George's Mews, Cheltenham. HUNTING STABLES, Leicester.— ACCOM- MODATION for twelve horses, includuding FIVE LOOSE- BOXES, with saddle rooms, and every requisite. May be had on appli- cation to Messrs Bailey and Son, veterinary surgeons, 52, High Cross- street, Leicester. HUNTING.— Heythrop and Bicester Hounds,— To be LET, in the immediate vicinity, STABLING for two hors s, with dining and bed rooms if required, one mile fromHeyford Station, per G. W. R. Apply to W. H. Button, Wheatsheaf Inn, Steeple Aston, Oxon. HUNTING QUARTERS.— TO LET, WEN FURNISHED, the WHOLE or PART of a HOUSE, situated in the best part of Leicester. For terms address J. F. M., the Book- stall, Leicester Railway Station. HUNTING.— To be LET, for the hunting season, FURNISHED, a capital VILLA RESIDENCE, three- quarters of a mile from the town of Northampton, containing three sitting and five bed rooms. Apply to Wm. Willoughby, Esq, solicitor, Daventry. COUNTY MAYO.— To be LET, FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED, by the year, or for such time as maybe agreed upon, the HOUSE of WYNDSOR, the residence of the late colonel M'Alpine; also the demesne lands, all in grass, containing about 250 statute acres. Also, from the lst of November, the grazing farms of Clogherand Wyndsor, containing about 250 acres statute. At- tached to the demesne are about 50 acres of moor, capable of great improvement, and where fuel for the house is now obtained. The whole comprising a tract of about 550 acres, beautifully divided and extensively planted, all or part of which may be let with the mansion. The Castlebar River, in which excellent fishing can be had, runs through the demesne, which affords every facility for getting up a large head of game of many varieties, particularly woodcocks in their season. The house, which is extensive and fully furnished, is sur- rounded by a well laid out lawn and pleasure ground, with good gardens and graperies, all well stocked with fruit, and there are commodious offices. This desirable residence is situate within two miles of Castlebar, where is a station on the Great Northern and Western Line of Railway, within six hours of Dublin. Mr Gibb, the steward, will show the lands. For further particulars refer to Messrs William Godded and Son, 17, North Great George's- street, Dublin; William Garnett, Esq, Roscom- mon ; Messrs Domville, Laurence, and Graham, 6, New- square, Lin- coln's- inn, London. HUNTING SEASON.— T0 BE LET, FUR- NISHED, for the season or for a term, at a moderate rent, DAUNTSEY HOUSE, near Chippenham, situate on the borders of tke Duke of Beaufort's and the V. W. H. Hunts. It contains large reception rooms, has a good garden, hothouse, & c, stabling for 12 horses, and is ready f « r immediate occupation. For particulars apply to Mr Millar, Christian Malford, near Chippenham; or to Messrs Green, Bond- street, London, W. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday next, the property of a geHtleman declining hunting, the following HORSES, were regu- larly hunted last season : HIGHLAND LADDIE, by Mountain Deer out of Music, grand- dam Melody, by Birdcatcher; a first- rate fencer, and likely to make a first- class steeple chase horse. BARONET, by Irish Birdcatcher, dam by Slynge; a first- class fencer, anil very fast, likely to make a steeple chaee horse. BILLY BUTTON: a very clever cob, winner of a hurdle race, a first- rate hunter and cover hack. TOMMY ; quiet in harness, very fast, with fine action. COLUMBINE; a perfect huntress and charger, fast, and very good- looking; pedigree unknown. ARLESTON— To be LET for this season, a HOUSE, FURNISHED, and ready for immediate occupation; garden well stocked, & c. Stabling excellent for 16 horses. For terms, which are very moderate, apply to Messrs While and Broughton, 12, Great Marlborough- street, London. OIEL.— To LET, with immediate possession ( in consequence of the death of the proprietor), a first- class COMMERCIAL HOTEL, in one of the largest manufacturing towns in the county of York. A lease can be had for seven or ten years, and the valuation can be reduced under five thousand pounds. To view and for particulars apply to Mr George Acton, auctioneer, York; or to Messrs. L. and W. Thompson, solicitors, Judges'- court, York. SHOOTING.— A gentleman having a large extent of SHOOTING, consisting of woodcocks, snipes, hares, and wild wonlrt he. FLRLFLD T. ET ON'F, ( 1TTV fnr the E^ NAM, A ,1 ,!>•„. „ T ( 1 fowl, would be glad to LET ONE GUN for the seasou. Address, 35, Upper Stamford- street. C., PUBLICANS.— Good speculation in High- street, Ramsgate.— To be LET, on lease, CLIFTON HOUSE, £ 80 rent, for a public house, with tea gardens, & c. There are 12 rooms, some very large. Excellent cellarage, and extensive grounds. Apply to Mr George Willson, 3, Barge- yard, Bucklersbury, E. C. SANDRINGHAM and KING'S LYNN OPEN COURSING MEETING, February 3d, 4th, and 5th, 1864. By per- mission of the Prince of Wales, over the Sandringham Estate. The PRINCE OF WALES STAKES, for greyhounds of all- ages, limited to 32 nominations, entrance £ 5 5s each, with 20 sovs added; first dog to receive £ 100, second £ 40, third and fourth £ 10 each, winners of two courses £ 5 eaeh. The ALEXANDRA PLATE, for puppies, limited to 32 nominations, en- trance £ 5 5s each, with 20 sovs added; first dog to receive £ 100, second £ 40, third and fourth £ 10, winners of two courses £ 6 each. The KING'S LYNN STAKES, for puppies, entrance £ 3 3s, £ 10 added. The MARSHLAND CUP, for greyhounds of all ages, entrance £ 3 3s; added cup value £ 10. Early applications for nominations are requested to be made to the Secretary, 9, Buckingham- terrace, King's Lynn; and a Post Office order for £ 1. for each nomination, must accompany the application. The drawing will take place at Fiddaman's Hotel, on Tuesday even- ing, February 2d, 1864, at 8 o'clock. J. H. GURNEY, Esq, M. P.,- lpatrong Lieut- Gen ANGERSTEIN, j1 atrons. The MAYOR of LYNN, \ Earl SEFTON, Lord BINNING, Ltewards Viscount GREY DE WILTON, f stewards. JAMES S. BLAND, Esq, | JOHN GROOM, Esq, J ED. SPAFFORD, Esq, Judge. G. MILLS, Slipper. JAMES. D. DIGBY, Secretay. CIRENCESTER COURSING CLUB, 5th Nov and following days. The following stakes will be run for :— The DERBY closed. Forfeits to be declared before the 2d Nov. The OAKS closed. Ditto ditto. The ABBEY STAKES, for an unlimited number of all- aged dogs, at £ 3 10s each. The BAUNTON STAKES ( open), for an unlimited number of all- aged dogs at £ 5 each. The WIGGOLD STAKES ( open), for aa unlimited number of all- aged dogs at £ 2 each. The draw will take place at the Crown Inn, on Wednesday evening, the 4th, at 8 o'clock. Mr ED. TRINDER, Hon Sec. Mr JOHN HAY, Judge. JED- FOREST COURSING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. Nov 25 and following days, 1863. The JED- FOREST ST LEGEP. ( open), of £ 3 10s each, £ 1 forfeit, for puppies of 1862. To close and name to the secretary on or before Nov 14, with pt- digrees, colours, & c, as required by the National Coursing Club rules. Non- members of the Jed- Forest Club must send the forfeit money with their entries. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Nov 24, in the Harrow Hotel, Jedburgh, N. B., at 2 o'clock p. m., when all entry moneys must be paid, otherwise the dogs will not be drawn, but considered as paying forfeit. Each nominator will please vote for a judge. The JED- FOREST COP ( open) of £ 4 10s each, for all- aged dogs. Limited to 32. Nominations secured as received. Drawing as in the St Leger. The CLUB STAKES of £ 1 5s, for dogs bona fide the property of mem- bers. Entry after the first day's coursing. The meeting to be governed by the rules of the National Coursing Club; first- class grass ground to course over, and hares numerous. Jedburgh. J. M. GRAINGER, Hon Sec. rpADCASTER OPEN COURSING MEETING. \ JL ( By permission of Lord Londesborough.) This meeting will take place on Nov 11 and 12, 1863, when the following -. "' kes will be run for :— rite LONDESBOROUGH STAKES, for an unlimited number of puppies of 2s62, at £ 3 each. The GRIMSTON STAKES, for 16 greyhounds of all ages, at £ 4 10s each. The IIORNINGTON STAKES, for 16 greyhounds of all ages, at £ 210s each. For programmes apply to Mr MATTHEW KIDD, Secretary. Mr J. HAY, Judge. Tadcaster, September, 1863. THE FIRST SOUTH LANCASHIRE OPEN COURSING MEETING will take place at Southport, by per- mission of the lessees of the manor, on Tuesday, October 20, 1863, and three following days. The SCARISBRICK CUP, for 32 all- aged dogs, at £ 5 10s each—£ 176. The SOUTHPORT STAKES, for 32 puppies, at £ 4 10S each— £ 144. The CHURCHTOWN STAKES, for 32 puppies, at £ 3 10s each—£ 112. The CROSSENS STAKES, for 32 all- aged dogs, at £ 2 10s each—£ 80. Parties wishing to secure nominations must inclose a Post Office order for £ 1 for each nomination, addressed to Mr E, W. Stocker, lion sec, Scarisbrick Hotel, Southport, from whom programmes and further particulars may be had. The drawing will take place at the Scarisbrick Hotel, Southport, on Monday, the 19th of October. Dinner on the table at 6 o'clock. Each member to take a dinner ticket at 5s 6d each. Certificates of age, pedigree, and colour will be required to be sent with all puppies not later than October 17, 1863. This meeting will be governed by the National Rules. Mr J. HAY, Judge. THE BROUGH ( Catterick) OPEN COURS- ING MEETING will take place November 5 and 6, when the following stakes will be run for, viz, The BROUGH CUP, for 16 all- aged greyhounds at £ 510s each. The CATTERICK STAKES, for 32 puppies at £ 3 10s each. The MANOR HOUSE STAKES, for 16 all- aged greyhounds at £ 210seach, Programmes and further particulars by applying to T. H. Hutchinson. Manor House, Catterick. Mr WARWICK, Judge. H. HERITAGE, Slipper. THE BURNLEY OPEN COURSING MEET- ING ( by the kind permission of Colonel Towneley) will take place over the Kapton estate, near Burnley, on Friday, November 6th, 1863, when there will be run for the HAPTON CUP, for 16 dogs of all ages, at £ 2 10s each. The stakes to be awarded as follows:— First dog, £ 20 ; second dog, ,£ 10; two winners of two courses, £ 5. Expenses, £ 5. Mr John Allen, Masons' Arms, Burnley, is the secretary, from whom may be had circulars containing particulars. N. B. All letters for no- minations must be accompanied by Post Office orUe? for £ ls cr they isriil not be receiwL MOYAL HILL LIVERY YARD, Queens- road, Bayswater. to LET, having accommodation for about 60 horses, with extensive loft room, a covered ride, dwelling- house, office, & c. Apply to Mr Barlow, 11, Portman- street, W. STUD FARM.— For SALE, the LEASE and well- selected STOCK of a small compact STUD FARM, twelve miles from London, and near a first- class railway station. Good resi- dence. forty acres of land, gardens, stabling, & c. Forty loose boxes, straw yards, & c, and every accommodation for mares and foals. The stock consists of about fifteen thorough bred brood mares, foals, year- lings, and stallion. Particulars, and orders to view, of Messrs Lumlev, 67, Chancery- lane, London. MOOTING.— WANTED, on LEASE, within 50 k. 7 miles of town, and from three to four miles from a railway station, good SHOOTING over from 1,500 to 2,000 acres of arable and cover, together with a convenient furnished residence. Apply by letter only toA. B., care of Davies and Co, advertising agents, 1, Finch- lane, Corn- hill, E. C. YPst CENTRAL HORSE and CARRIAGE REPOSITORY ( Limited). WANTED an ASSISTANT AUCTIONEER, and also a YARD MANAGER. Applications, with testimonials, to be addressed to the secretary, on the premises, 81 to 8S, High Holborn, W. C., on or before the 7th November next. By order, W. DANIEL, Secretary. man \ WTANTED, for a livery establishment, a TV fully competent to S UPERINTEND the care and management of large concerns. None need apply but one who has filled a Bimilar situation and whose character will be found to be satisfactory. Address B. L. M., care of Messrs W. H. Smith and Son, Sackville- street, Dublin' ANTED a SITUATION as SECOND HORSE- MAN or GROOM in a nobleman's family. Well understands Ills business, and can ride well; age 23, weight 9at; good character. J. T„ 12 Park- lane, Piccadilly. TRAINER.— The Advertiser is OPEN to an ENGAGEMENT as PRIVATE TRAINER or STUD GROOM, through Mr Melville breaking up his establishment. No objection to go abroad. Address Martin Maloney, Lower Stables, Holywell, Flintshire. ANTED a GROOM ( single) accustomed to hunters. He must be a light weight, aged under 40. Unexcep- tionable references required. Apply by letter addressed A. B., Post- Office, Cirencester. WANTED A SITUATION AS UNDER GAME- . . KEEPER, by a respectable young man, aged 22. Address B. F., Mr Markham's, bookseller, Oundle. Grocer, 24, Bow- lane, E. C. LARK'S CELEBRITIES. CLARK'S BOOT AND SHOE BLACKING. CLARK'S MATCHLESS HARNESS BLACKING. CLARK'S BROWN BOOT- TOP FLUID and POLISH. CLARK'S PATENT MATCHLESS BREECHES PASTE, CLARK'S METROPOLITAN POLISH. CLARK'S RAVEN JET FRENCH DRESS VARNISH. W. CLARK. 75, Baker- street. Portman- sguare, London. W, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Tuesday next ( the Cambridge- shire Stakes Day), the following BROOD MARES, FOALS, and YOUNG STOCK, the entire stock of a nobleman, giving up breeding: 1. LOO, by Touchstone out of Gulhane, by Physician. 2. BAY MARE ( foaled 1S53), by Planet out of Alice Bray, by Venison out ef Darkness, by Glencoe, with a FOAL, by Trum- peter. 3. CORBEAU ( foaled 1847), by The Saddler out of Peggy, by Muley Moloch, with a FOAL, by Trumpeter. 4. A YEARLING FILLY, by Trumpeter out of Winifred, by Womersley, her dam by Hampton, & c. 5. A COLT, 2 years old, byTadmor out of Winifred; warranted untried. 6. A FILLY', 2 years old, by Acrobat, dam by Planet out of Alice Bray; warranted untried. WANTED a SITUATION as BILLIARD MARKER or to HIRE BILLIARD ROOMS, the latter pre- fered. A good player. References unexceptionable. Address, A. B., Royal Hotel Billiard Rooms, Margate. WANTED, for a hotel, a first- class SECOND- T T HAND BILLIARD TABLE. Address Cue, office of The BILLIARDS.— CLAYTON'S HOTEL, Great Carter- lane, Doctor's Commons, St Paul's.— The large public room having undergone its usual decorations for the winter season, is now replete with csmfort. Pool commences every evening at 6 o'clock.— N. B. Table d'hote daily, Is 3d. " O LD1NG SCHOOLS and HUNTING GROUNDS. JLl; Kensington.— This vast establishment, with its seven acres of land, so disposed as to combine all the features of the hunting field and the covered school, enables the Messrs BLACKMAN to guarantee their pupils a proficiency elsewhere unattainable. Schools attended. Ponies. Dealers In horses. LIVE PHEASANTS, 1 guinea per brace, " apply to PHILIP CASTANG, importer and purveyor of ornamental water fowl, pheasants, poultry and foxes, & c, & c. Gold pheasants, China ring neck, also Bohemian. White swans, Carolina ducks, all at 3 guineas per pair; silver pheasants £ 2 10s, Egyptian geese and Californian quails £ 2 2s, Cygnets £ 110s, common pheasants 100 brace at 1 guinea per brace, call ducks 10s. Game sold on commission — Leadenhall Market. IF you desire really well- polished boots, use BROWN'S ROYAL MELTONIAN BLACKING; it renders them beautifully soft, durable, and waterproof, while its lustre equals the most brilliant patent leather. Made by E. Brown, the inventor and sole manufacturer of the De Guiche" Parisian Polish for dress boots and shoes, waterproof varnish for hunting boots, and waterproof har- ness blacking. Patronised by the Court and nobility.— Manufactory, 67, Princes- street. Leicester- square, London; and retail everywhere. Awarded the Exhibition Prize Medal, 1862. F TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Newmarket., on Wednesday in the Houghton Meeting, the following valuable STALLIONS, HORSES in training, & c: 1. FITZ ROLAND ( the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas). chesnut horse ( foaled 1855), by Orlando out of Stamp, by Emilius out of Receipt. 2. RISING SUN. brown horse ( foaled 1856), by Bandy out of The Dawn of Day ( Twilight's dam). 3. COWLEY, bay harse, by Rochester out of Red Malaga, by Red- shank, her dam Malaga, by Glencoe, & c. 4. GALL US. chesnut gelding ( foaled 1856), by Chanticleer out of Hag, by Cowl. 5. BE LOCH EE, 2 years old ( Brother to Lady Augusta), by Stock- well out of Meanee. 6. RAPIDAN', 2 years old, brown filly, by Beadsmanoutof Miami. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Wednesday and Thursday in the Houghton Meeting, the following HORSES in training, YEARLINGS, and BROOD MARES, by order of the Earl of Strathmore: HORSES IN TRAINING. GLEAM, 5 years old. MAN RICO, 4 years old. SACCHAROMETER, 3 years old. SEA KING, 3 years old. TAR TAR, 3 years old. BOHEMIA, 3 years old. ARMADILLO, 2 years old; untried. SPRUCE, 2 years old; untried. ELEANOR, 2 years old. CHANGEABLE. 2 years old. IDUMEA. 2 years old. BROWN FILLY, 2 years old. by Cortez out of Toy. YEARLINGS. SUCCESS, bv Turnusoutof Fluke's dam. REPRIEVED, by Cannobie out of May Morning. SPICE, bv Turnus out of Allspice. BROWN FILLY, by Turnus out of Traviata. BROOD MARES. MARSEILLAISE, by Bay Midtlleton out of Triangle ; served by Thunderbolt. HEART OF OAK, by Pyrrhus the First outof Shire Oaks, by Comus; served by Loup Garou. ALLSPICE, by Nutwith out of Cella, by Touchstone; served by Thunderbolt. CHIFFONIERE ( ownsister to Buccaneer); not served this year. N. B. The horses in training and yearlings will be sold under Lord Exeter's usual conditions. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Friday, October 30, the property of a gentleman: 1. NOVICE, chesnut filly, 3 years old, by the Knight of St George out of Sister to Prvor, by Glencoe, granddam Gipsy. 2. BLANCHETTE. chesnut filly, 3 years old, by the Knight of St George, dam Transylvania, by Mamoud, an Arabian, granddam Peytona, by Glencoe. 3. LORD OF LINNE, 4 years old, by Heir of Linne out of Fabula. 4. PEIGNOIR, 4 years old, by Rataplan out of Trousseau. 5. SILKSTON E, 4 vears old, by Touchstone out of Snowdrop. 6. MAID OF HO SOUK, 5 years old, by Prime Minister out of Shunting, by the Uerly Buck. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs lAl- TERSALL, at Newmarket, on Friday, October 30, the property of a nobleman: 1. IMAUS, chesnut gelding, 5 years old, byNewminster out of Himalaya. 2. STOCKPIGEON, bay horse, 5 years old, by Woodpigeoa out of Doctrine. 8. GAVAZZI, brown horse, 5 years old, by West Australian out of Florence. 4. ENSIGN, bay horse. 4 years old, by Orlando out of Vivandiere. 5. KING OF HEARTS, bay gelding. 4 years old, by Daniel O'Rourke, dam by Sleight of Hand. 6. L AC YDES. bay horse, 4 years old, by Orlando out of Boarding School Miss. 7. PAGODA, chesnut horse, 4years old, byNewminster out of Donna. 8. AT HLET A, brown horse, 4 years old, by Voltigeur outof El- lerdale. 9. MERCIA, chesnut mare, 4 years old, by Ethelbert out of My Mary. 10. ARAC AN, brown colt, 3 years old, by Ambrose out of Ava. 11. AVENGER, bay colt, 3 years old, by Vindexout of Tomyris. 12. - EXOPIDES, bay gelding, 3 years old, by The Cure out of Equation. 13. UMBALLAH, bay colt, 3 years old, by Wild Dayrell out of Moodkee. 14. BOMBUS, bay colt, 2yearsold, by Leamington out of Queen Bee. A further lot will be sold immediately after the racing season. A LDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane.— Wednesday's JOk. Sale.— On Wednesday, October 28, will be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION: A BAY GELDING, 15 hands 2 inches high; warranted quiet to ride, quiet in harness, and a fast trotter. A GREY COB, warranted quiet to ride and quiet in harness. On view Monday, Tuesday, and morning of sale. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane.— Exmoor Ponies.— On Saturday, October 31, will be SOLD by PUBLIC A UCTION, the property of a gentleman, EIGHT very beautiful PONIES of the above breed. They have all been ridden and driven in harness, and were purchased at the late sale of F. W. Knight, Esq, M. P., at Rea- ding. On view Thursday, Friday, and morning of sale. REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Irish Horses, from JLTTL Limerick.— Mr J. GOWER has now on SALE by PRIVATE TREATY THIRTY useful HARNESS HORSES, mostly 5 and 6 years old. Among them are some short- legged, weight- carrying cobs. Worthy the notice of gentlemen, tradesmen, cab proprietors, and others. On view. REPOSITORY, BARBICAN.— ONE" HUNDRED and TWENTY HORSES, of various descriptions, on SALE by AUCTION, at this establishment, every Tuesday and Friday, com- mencing at 11 o'clock, comprising hunters, harness horses, riding hacks, and ponies; also short- legged, active, young cart and van horses, suit- able for all kinds of town and agricultural purposes. On view. Barbican.— Powerful Cart and Gloucestershire.— Mr J GOWER will SELL by AUCTION on Tuesday next, Oct 27, TWELVE useful full- size CART HORSES, mostly young, from farmers and breeders direct; the pro- perty of one person, xll! guaranteed good workers. T3 EPOSITORY, Barbican.— Contract Cart Horses. JLlt - Mr J. GOWER will SELL by AUCTION on Friday next, Oct 30, TEN useful working HORSES, the nropertv of a Contractor having completed a portion of his works. On view day prior. rinHE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— JL Messrs BRETHERTON and HARRISON beg to inform the pub- lic that their next THREE important STUD SALES for HUNTERS andother valuable horses will take place at. their Repository, Birmingham, Oil Thursday, October 29, On Thursday, November 12, and On Thursday, November, 26, 1863. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales are solicited to make early application, in order that stalls may be secured and publicity given to their Instructions. Sales by auction " every Thurs- day, by private contract daily. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, Birmingham, on Thursday, October 29, the following HORSES, well knowu with the Bicester and Duke of Grafton's Hounds, the property of Messrs C. and E. Severne. who are going abroad: 1. BRAN MASH, bay mare, 7 years old, by Dr Hampden, dam by Bran; winner of the Ailesbury Steeple Chase and Welter Race in 1862; quiet with hounds and a perfect fencer. 2. BARFORD, bay gelding, 4 years old, by Mahratta; very pro- mising, up to great weight, and very fast. 3. BROWN MARE, 6 years old, by The Steamer; a capital fencer, ana quiet with hounds. 4. DUCHESS, bay cob, 7 years old; an extraordinary fencer. 5. A superior DOG- CART HORSE; has been hunted. 6. A PONY, 5 years old; very handsome, with beautiful action. rfpO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- JL THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, Birmingham, on Thursday, October 29, the TWO following HORSES, which have been hunted with the Bicester and Warwickshire Hounds, the property of a lady who bred them: 1. BROWN GELDING, 7 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Pontiff. 2. BAY GELDING, 5 years old, 16 hands high, by Pontiff. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday, October 29, the property of a gentleman: A DARK GREY GELDING, rising 6 years old, 16 hands high; a splendid brougham horse of superior action, and warranted sound. Also, Upwards of SIXTY other HORSES, including weight carrying hunters, snperior riding and harness horses, park and covert hacks, chargers, ladies' pads, cobs, and ponies. Full particulars of which will be given in catalogues, to be obtained at the Repository, or posted free on application. several first- class HORSES, consisting of hunters ( several up to weight), hacks, and ladies' horses, chargers, cobs, phaeton horses, Brougham horses, & c. Trials and veterinary examinations allowed. PAVILION STABLES, near 76, Sioane- street, s VV.- T. TOYNBEE begs to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he has ON SALE, fresh from the country, some very perfect HUNTERS, pairs of match harness horses, and clever backs. THOROUGH BRED STALLION.— FOR SALL, KILDONAN, by Newminster out of Shamrock, stands 16 hands high, has great substance, colour rich bay with black legs. For per- formances see Racing Calendar. For price, & c, apply to John Kings- land, Letcomoe, Wantage. STALLION.— Fairfield Stud Farm, near York.— For SALE, BEN WEBSTER, by Barnton out of Bassishaw ( Isoline's dam), wlnmer of many races at all distances— for perform- ances see Calendar. If not sold, he will serve a limited number of mares next season, of which due notice will be given. Further particulars can be obtained on application to H. S. Thompson, Esq, as above. STALLIONS.— Either to be SOLD or LET, wher< ANCIENT by Old Eng... —,- „ - - , •• _ . - handsome, first- rate runners, great size, good legs, and action, without white, and their stock fir » t- class. Fer particulars apply to Messrs De- vereux, Bromyard, where the horses can be seen, STALLION.— THORMANBY at Croft Stud Farm, near Darlington, for the ensuing season 1864, 40 mares at 30 guineas each mare and 1 guinea to the groom, besides three of his owner's. Application for subscriptions to be made to Mr T. Wintermgham, as above. Croft Station, on the North Eastern Railway, is within five minutes' walk of the stud farm. STALLION GREYHOUND.— CANTAB, by Stan- ley out of Moneytaker, at 5 guineas. Apply to Edmond Lee, Duu- dinghill Farm, Willesden, London ( four miles from the Marble Arch). QTALLION GREYHOUND.— EFFORT, by'Lar- k3 riston out of Hopmarket, at 10 guineas. Apply to Charles Talbot, Idston, near Shrivenham ( a station en the Great Western Railway). TUD GREYHOUNI).— BLUEHAT, at £ T0103: winners, and bitches from England. £ 7 7s ( strictly limited). Won, ran up for, and divided three 16- dog stakes; won six 32- dog ( open) stakes; won ten courses over Altcar at the great Waterloo Meetings; besides other matches, & c. being the best performance on reeord ot any publicgrevhound. Of the few of his produce as yet, two, viz, Sumter and Mr Blue Hat, have already won nine out of eleven courses, win- Stakes, last April, at Antrim, and the vase given S1 G1 ning the Bitch Sapling . - by Lord Lurgan. Mr Blue Hat ( foot broken) lias been put to the stud at £ 5 5s am! at £ 4 4s. Passage to Dublin, via Holyhead, 3| heurs. Full particulars from MrKenuy 49, Talbot- street, Dublin. REYHOUND for SALE.— The " breeder of Clasper and Chancellor, that ran so well at the late Border Meeting, has a BROTHER of theirs for SALE, supposed to be the best of the iitter, and kept on that account; but has not yet seen a hare, He is a dark red dog, with black muzzle, great bone, and muscular power throughout, and splendid legs and feet; in good condition, and weighs 631b. He is by Clansman, brother to North Briton out of Jane, by Blue- light out of Judy, sister to Judge. His form and breeding cannot be excelled. Apply to W. Unwin, White Lodge, Holly Hill, Enfield, Mid- dlesex. LUCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sales.— Messrs LUCAS and Co beg to intimate to noblemen and gentlemen having hunters and other valuable horses to dispose of, that their next SELECT SALES will take place On Thursday, November 5, and On Thursday, November 19, 1863. Full descriptions of all horses intended for these sales must be for- warded at least one week previously, and the horses must be sent to the repository two days prior to the sale.— Stalls cannot be retained after 10 o'clock on Tuesday. THE FIRST AUTUMN SALE OT I'KIZL POULTRY and PIGEONS, at LUCAS'S Repository, Liverpool, will take place on Friday, October 30, 1863, at ll o'clock precisely. Three Hundred Lots of Choice Domestic Poultry. Catalogues may be had at Lucas's, Liverpool. WORCESTER AUTUMN MEETING.- Sale of Racing Stock.— Mr BENTLEY begs to announce that his ANNUAL AUTUMN SALE by AUCTION of RACING STOCK, in- cluding horses in training, yearlings, and brood mares, will take place at the back ef the Bell Hotel, Worcester, on Wednesday, Nov 4,1863 ( the Steeple Chase day), at 10 a. m. Gentlemen wishing to enter racing stock in this sale are particularly requested to forward full particulars to the auctioneer, Worcester, as early as possible, in order that publicity may be given in future ad- vertisements. Sansome- place, Worcester, Oct 7, 1863. T IMERICK.— Great Minister Fair ontlie^ ytninst. I J — To be SOLD by AUCTION and PRIVATE CONTRACT, at HARTIGAN'S REPOSITORY, Limerick, during the above fair, up- yvards of ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY HOR8ES direct from the breeders, among which will be found some first- class hunters, chargers, carriage, and Brougham horses, and a number of horses adapted for London buss and cab work. Prirate sales will be held on the 28th and 29th, and the great annual auction on the 30th Oct instant, being the seconut dav of the Great Mun- sterFair. MICHAEL HAR1TGAN, auctioneer. Limerick. LINCOLN OCTOBERFAIR AND AUTUMNAL CATTLE MARKETS.— Notice— The Lincoln October Fair, for the SALE of HORSES, Beasts, and Sheep, will be HELD on Tuesday, the 27th day of October next, and on the 27t. hof October in every suc- ceeding year, unless the 27th fall on a Sunday, in which case the Fair will be held on the 28th. The weekly market for the Sale of Sheep, on Friday, the 25th day of September, and on each succeeding Friday, during the season, will be continued as usual. By order, JNO. THOS. TWEED, Town Clerk. Lincoln, September 16, 1863. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs lAi- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 2, the following HORSES, up to weight, well known with the Atherstone and Mr Meynell Ingram's Hounds, the property of , J. Hardy, Esq, M. P.; 1. THE GROCER, bay gelding. 2. COCKNEY, brown gelding. 3. MOUNT PLEASANT, bay gelding. 4. HEREFORD, chesnut gelding. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 2, the following HORSES, in condition and fit for immediate work, well known in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, the property of Henry Chaplin, Esq, who is going abroad: HUNTERS. OOYAL LEAMINGTON REPOSITORY and JLl/ COMMISSION STABLES for the SALE of HORSES, CARRIAGES, & c, by PUBLIC AUCTION and by PRIVATE CON- TRACT.— Mr COATES begs to inform noblemen, gentlemen, and the public generally, that his SALE of HUNTERS and other HORSES will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 1863. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. BRIGHTON.— RIDLEY and POTTER have been instructed by the proprietor, who is disposing of the lease of the premises, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Uolden Cross- mews, Old Stelne. Brighton, on Thursday, October 29, 1863, at 2 for 3 o'clock ( re- moved from the stables In .^ outh- street for the convenience of sale), TEN valuable HORSES, mail phaeton, light wicker dog cart, Stanhope gig, double and single harnesses, saddles, bridles, and horse clothing. May be viewed the day prior to the auction at the stables, South- street, King's road, Brighton, and on the morning of the auction at the place of sale. Catalogues may be obtained at the offices of the auctioneers, 155, North- street, Brighton. 1. ACROBAT. 2. ARMAMENT. 3. GREYLING. 4. ALL FOURS. 5. GREEN DRAKE. 6. PACKINGTON. 7. WILL O' THE WISP. I 14. CORONET. 15. BRUNETTE. 8. BENTINCK. 9. STRETTEN. 10. KING OF THE FOREST. 11. SEPOY. 12. VULCAN. 13. PADDY. 16. CANTO. HARNESS HORSES. 17. JACK. I 19. SOBER JOHN. 18. COXCOMB. I 20. OSTON. 21. KITTY; a pony. TO SPORTSMEN.— The Elite of the First Flight Over any Country.— BARTLEY'S FAST BROWN, for brown tops of all tints, for those who are nice to a shads; the celebrated hunting polish, " wot will cut a shine in or over any country," for dress or patent leather hunting boots of every description. Bartley's Hunting Persuaders, with the improved rowels ; boot- top powders of all colours; Bartley's Nulli Sccundus Blacking. To be had from Alexander Bartley, bootmaker, 251, Oxford- street, London. Post Office orders payable at ost Office, 210, Oxford- street, W. OR CLEANING LEATHER BREECHES, GLOVES, & C.— PULLMAN'S IMPERIAL BLEACHING COM- POSITION renders the leather beautifully soft and pliable, restoring it to all its pristine beauty. It is also very free from dust. Prepared solely by R. and J, Pullman, 17, Greek- street, Soiio, and goM by all bruslmiakers, & « , TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 2, with- out reserve, the following HORDES, well- known with Mr Tailby's and the Pytchley Hounds, the property of H. Iiverard, Esq : 1. COCOA. 1 6. SKEFFINGTON. 2. GROUSE. 7. FREE AND EASY. 3. BLACKBALL. I 8. ROBIN GREY; has been 4. MILTON. I driven by a ladv. 5. THE COUNT. | SADDLES, BRIDLES, CLOTHING, & c. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL. at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 2, the following HORSES, masters of weight and fast, well known with the Atherstone and Meynell Ingram's Hounds, the property of J. Hardy, Esq, M. P. : 1. THE GROCER. I 3. MOUNT PLEASANT. 2. COCKNEY. 4. HEREFORD. T 0 be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 2, without reserve, the following HORSES, well known in Leicestershire, the property of W. S. Stirling Crawfurd, Esq: 1. WATFORD. 2. SNOWBALL. 3. HOWTH. 4. MISS MASON. 5. BULLSEYE, by Rifleman out of Sister to Grey Tommy; a good hack, and likelv to make a lady's horse. 6. THORPE LANGTON, brother to Mayonnaise; likely to carry a lady. 7. BATTERSEA, a roan cob; master of great weight. 8. SICKLE; a harness horse. 9. YOUNG DARKIE. by Darkie; a capital covert hack. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 9, the following HORSES in training, & c, the property of James Merry, Esq: 1. GELDING, 3 years old, by Lord of the Isles out of Wasu. 2. E8CAPE, 3 years old. 3. GLADSTONE, 3 years old. 4. COLT. 3 vears old, by Chanticleer out of Calliope. 5. BONNE'ET BELLE, 2 years old. 6. COLT. 2 years old, by Saunterer out of Calliope. 7. FILLY, 3 years old, by Lord of the Isles out of Makeless. 8. COLT, 2 years old, bv Teddington out of Revival. 9. FILLY, 2 years old, by Will Dayrell out of Lady Lurewell. 10. FILLY, 2 years old, by Voltigeur out of Amazon. 11. COLT, 2 years old, bv Chanticleer out of Clotilde. 12. ROB ROY, 2 years old. have been hunted, and driven in double and single harness. npo be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, November 9, the pro- perty of a gentleman going abroad: 1. SAMBO, black gelding, 2. TULIP, black gelding, 3. LUCY, black brown mare, 4. PUNCH, chesnut gelding,' '( have been driven together in dou- 5. JUDY, bay mare; f ble and single harness. 6. JENNY, bay mare; a good hack; has been hunted. 7. THE FLIRT, baymare; has carried alady. 8. THORNHILL, by Fernhill. dam by Chateau Margaux; has been hunted; winner of several races. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL. at Hvde Park- cor » er, on Mondav, November 9, with- out reserve, the ENTIRE HUNTING STUD of Lord Suffield, who is giving up hunting in Northamptonshire: 1. GOODLAD. 7. OLD NICK. 2. GWYNGOESN. 8. PICCADILLY JIM. 3. WELLAND. 9. KEARNEY, 5 vrs Old. 4. COLONEL. 10. TOMMY, has fieen driven. 5. MARVEL. 11. MAGPIE,! have been 6. FREEMASON. 12. ABEL; / driven, together, HACKS 13. ACROBAT, by Acrobat, dam by Planet. 14, CQRNEILLE, by Joe Lovel out of Corbeuu, LARGE SALE of WELCH HORSES at Ban- gor, North Wales.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr W. DEW, on Friday, 30th Oct, 1863 ( commencing at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp), at the Mart attached to the British Hotel, Bangor, upwards of THIRTY' valuable HORSES, principally bred by and all the property of gentle- men in the immediate vicinity. They consist of superior harness and saddle horses, useful cobs, ponies, and a few powerful carthorses. Catalogues may be had at the chief hotels in North Wales, Chester, Manchester, aud Liverpool, and from the auctioneer, British Hotel, Bangor. SALE, the following well bred IRISH HORSES, up to great weight: 1. CLONMORE. 2. THE PULLET. 3. NIMROD. 4. GRASSHOPPER. 5. THE BEAU. 7~. SUGAREBIRDIiY'} liii; ely to make steeple chasers. The above horses are in first- rate condition, and can be seen and tried by applying to Mr H. Walker, stud groom. Gas- street, Rugby. FOR SALE, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the property of the breeder: 1. BAY YEARLING FILLY, by The Prime Minister out of Whim- sical ( dam of Mr Bryan's Fantastic), by Launcelot. Price 259gs. 2. BAY YEARLING FILLY, by The Prime Minister out of Tama- rind, by Touchstone. Price lOOgs. 3. BLACK YEARLING FILLY, by Gibraltar ( sire of Malta, & c) out of Zaidee, by Bandy— Wheel, & c. Price lOOgs. To be seen at Mr Peter Price's, Newmarket. nno be SOLD, a BLACK MARE, 14| hands X. high, 6 years old, very fast and sound, a perfect hunter and first- class fencer; has been driven by a lady. Richards, 10, Clinton- street, Nottingham. Price £ 45. Address J. HUNTER and HACK.— For SALE, the pro- perty of a gentleman, a BROWN MARE, by King George, 15 hands 1 inch high, 6 years old. She is very compact and handsome, has neither speck nor blemish, and is a clever hack, with good action, and a most resolute fencer, up to 12 stone with hounds. To be seen at Mr Banks's commission stables, Gray's Inn- lane, London, where further particulars of her can be obtained. She is subject to veterinary examination. rf\) be SOLD, IRENE, by King Tom out of X. Ira by Ion, with a FILLY FOAL, by Newcastle, and has been put to him again. Also a bay mare, by Bollingbroke, the dam by Don John out of Reminiscence, 5 years old, stands near 16 hands high. A three year old colt, by Vindex, the dam by Collingwood out of The Dart, by Jereed. A two year old tilly, by Cowl out of the same dam. A yearling by Uncle Ned out of the same dam.— To be seen and all par- ticulars known of Mr Sell wood, the Waggon and Horses, Newmarket. r| 10 be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, X a YEARLING COLT, by Ethelbert out of Lady Bibina, by Hornsea. Particulars may be had on application to Mr R. Cotton, Newmarket, where the colt may be seen. TO be SOLD, the property of an officer, a BAY HUNTER, sound, 7 years old, about 16 hands high; a fine fencer with great pace, and likely to make a steeple chaser, up to 13 stone. To be seen at Bonnett's Livery Stables, Farm- street, S. W. SALE, Cordelia ( Thun- derbolt's dam)'. She is a bay, of large size, and racing like. Apply to the breeder, Mr Williamson, Haxby, near York. FOR SALE, a thorough bred YEARLING FILLY, by De Clare, dam by Merry Andrew- FOR SALE, TEDDY, by Tadmor, 5 years old, sound, and promises to make a useful horse. For price & c, apply to William Noble Gulane Drem N. B. WCLARK, of 75, Baker- street, Portman- square, • begs to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he has ON VIEW at Mr Bartley's yard, 232. Oxford- street ( near the Marble Arch), a great number of first class HORSES of every description, including several pairs of phaeton horses, cobs, hacks, chargers, hunters, ladies' horses, high stepping match pairs ot all sizes, and perfect for ladies to drive, & c. GREYIIOUNDS.— To be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Crown Hotel, Penrith, on Thursday or Fri- day next, during the Brougham and Whiufell coursing, the entire KEN- NEL of first class highly bred GREYHOUNDS, the property of R. C. Musgrave, Esq. They have been reared regardless of expense, with a view to public coursing, and will be sold without reserve. COVER SHOOTING.— To be SOLD, the property of a gentleman having no further use for them, a BRACE of CLUMBER SPANIEL BITCHES, broken, aged two years and nine months. May be seen, after to- day, at Leaver's Mews, 1, Berkeley- place, Connaught- square, Hyde Park, W, O SPORTSMEN.— A good RETRIEVER DOG for SALE; good for water or land, soft to mouth; aged 2 years and 6 months; colour, dark brown. Price £ 5. For further particulars, apply to A. B., Church- street, Dorchester, Dorset. T EXCURSIONISTS may SECURE for £ 100 their Families In case of DEATH, or £ 1 Weekly for themselves, if injured by RAILW AY ACCIDENT, for 2d, . 07 taking an INSURANCE TICKET ef the t, RAJ^ WAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY. ^- B — Take your INS URANCE TICKET when you pay your fare. Offices, 64, Cornhill, E. C. WILLIAM J. VI AN, Secretary. MILE ELECTRIC and " INTERNATIONAL JL TELEGRAPH COMPANY ( Incorporated 1846). NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING. MESSAGES can be forwarded from the Company's Offices:— The Railway Station; Opposite Betting Rooms, High- street; and The Heath; To all parts of the United Kingdom. By order, j. 8. FOURDRINIER, Secretary. Telegraph- street, Moorgate- street, London, Oct, 1863. GREAT E A S T E R N R A~ I L W A Y. — Newmarket Races.— Houghton Meeting, 26th to 31st Octo- ber, 1863.— Cambridgeshire Stakes, Tuesday, 27th October. TRAINS run between London and Newmarket as under every week day:— FROM LONDON. 6: 27 a. m., 1st, 2d, and 3d class 8; 0 a. m., lst and 2d class 10: 57 a. m., lst and nd class 5: 0 p. m., lst and 2d class ( express)... FROM NEWMARKET. 8: 30 a. m., lst and2d class ( express) f^ i REYHOUND.— For SALE, OTHELLO, by Thankerton out of Soho, own brother of a latter litter to Vengeance ( winner of stakes at Ashdown), dam Retribution and Round Shot, winners, & c. Othello is a strong, powerful dog, 011 short fore legs, good feet, weighs 641b; pupped September, 1861; very fast and clever, good enough to win any stake. Apply to William Oldham, jun, Esq Cliff Town, Southend, Essex. BULL PUPS.— The advertiser has FOUR of the above for SALE, five months old. by the celebrated Birmingham dog Frank. Also a very handsome brindled stock BULLDOG. For particulars apply to Y. Z., 58, Powis- street, Woolwich. NEWFOUNDLAND PUPS for SALE, by Mr J3l Harrison's Lion ( which won the first prize at the Ashburnham Show) out of Sir William Stuart's famous bitch Bebee. First litter. To view, & c, address C. E. C., Post Office, 109, Lupus- street, Pimlico, S. W. UNTERS.— WILLIAM COLLINS, of Mount- street, Lambeth, begs to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he has a large selection of first- class HUNTERS ( suitable to all weights) ON VIEW at his hunting stables at Watford, where they may be tho- roughly tested over every description of fence. Previous applications as to appointments to view are requested to be made in Mount- street. A C H T S.— For S A L E:— A SC HOONER of 208 tons o m. A SCHOONER of 138 tons o. in. A SC HOONER of 127 tons o. m. A SCHOONER of 121 tons o. m. A SCHOONER of 107 tons o. m. Ready for sea, or to let. A SCHOONER of 36 tons o. m. A SCHOONER of 31 tons o. m. A YAWL of 74 tons, o. m. A YAWL of 72 tons, o. m. A CUTTER of 66 tons, o. m. A CUTTER of 60 tons, o. m. A CUTTER of 21 tons e. m. A CUTTER of 13 tons o. m. With several others from 260 to 20 tons. For further particulars, apply to Camper and Nicholson, yacht builders, Gosport. nno be SOLD, a YACHT of 19 tons, of a light X. draught of water, well suited for wild fowl shooting; or a smaller one fitted for the same purpose. Apply to Mr W. Kennett, Chidham, Emsworth, Hants. YACHTS.— For SALE, a good oak- built copper- fastened 65- ton YAWL; good sea boat, and well adapted for a cruise in the Mediterranean. Also, an 11 and 10- tori cutter. Also, an 18- ton cutter; light draft water, six feet headroom in cabin; suitable for shooting purposes. For price and particulars apply to Alfred Payne, yacht builder, 1, Beivedere- road, Southampton, where the yachts may be seen. YACHTS.— FOR SALE, the SCHOONER YACHT LEDA, 137 tons; also, the VIOLET, 60 tons. They are to be sold by the executors of the late George Hobson, Esq, deceased. For particulars, apply to 8. P. Hook, Esq, solicitor, 9, Lincoln's Inn- fields. A C H T S.— For S A L E :— A SCHOONER of 160 tons. A SCHOONER of 140 tons. A SCHOONER of 120 tens. A SCHOONER of 100 tons. A SCHOONER of 80 tons. A SCHOONER of 50 tons. With several CUTTERS of various tonnage. Apply to Capt Grant, Secretary Royal Thames Yacht Club, Albemarle- street, London. t7" ACHTS.— For SALE, several first- class X SCHOONERS, varying from 120 tons to 36 tons. YA WL8, „ 100 tons to 35 tons. C UT IE RS, „ 50 tons to 20 tons. Apply to Captain J. P. Mackinnon, secretary R. V. Y. Club, Ryde, Isle of Wight. A C H T S.— For S A L E :— SCHOONERS. BEATRICE, 208 tons o. m. MISTLETOE. 119 tons o. m. DERWENT, 138 tons o. m. FLIRT, 155 tons o. m. DAPHNE, 140 tons o. m. ZOE, 101 tons o. m. GALATEA, 143 tons O. m. LALLA ROOKH, 126 tons O. m. STELLA, 85 tons o. m. GLEAM, 130 tons O. m. MAGIC, 86 tons o. m. REINDEER, 71 tons o. m. - With several CUTTERS, yawls, and steamers, from 307 tons to N. B.- 36 o. m. Apply, for further particulars, to Capt Browne, R. N, R. Y. 8., the Castle, West Cowes. _ Secretary \ LDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS.— L. P. JLJL FOWLER ( successor to M. Fowler, sen). Little Bushey Farm, Watford, Herts, will have his MONTH LY IMPORTATION, a choice of THIRTY- THREE calved and down- calving COWS and HEIFERS ( for the winter dairies) on SALE, at the! Red Lion- yard, 111, Edgeware- road, London, W., 011 Monday, the 2d of November, and following days. N. B. Regular sale days the firstand third Monday in every month. LDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS.— A splendid HERD of TWENTY fine family MILCH COWS of the above justly celebrated breeds, brought direct from the Channel Islands by Mr Edward Parsons Fowler— the only resident importer— will be on SALE by PRIVATE TREATY' at LUCAS'S Repository, Liverpool, oa Tuesday, Oct 27; on Wednesday, Oct 28; and on Thursday, Oct 29, 1863. STEVENS'S OINTMENT, the only substitute for firing horses, after 25 years' extensive use, retains its celebrity as the safest and best remedy for curbs, splints, spavins, sore shins, dis- eased ligaments or tendons in the horse. It never blemishes, may be applied during work, and no horse will gnaw his legs after its applica- tion. It is also highly beneficial in coughs and roaring. Prepared only and sold by Henry R. Stevens, veterinary surgeon, 8A, Park- lane, London, in boxes 2s 6d each, or free by post, 3s. Sold also by Barclay, 95, Farringdon- street; and all druggists. Beware of spurious imita- tions. Ask for Stevens's Ointment. L1 EEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS in HORSES.— This ESSENCE cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains of the shoulders, stifle, hough, whirlbone, knee, fetlock, pastern, and coffin joints. It makes the quickest and surest cures of any article yet known; and horses may be worked during the time of cure. Price 2s 6d per bottle. To avoid purchasing a spuri- ous article, please see that the names of '• Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. HORSES.— Lieut JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Majesty's Cavalry Regiments, patronised by Major- General Sir Charles Dalbiac, Inspector- General of the Cavalry Forces, and highly eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant- General. Its great efficacy, in all cases where blistering is usually applied. Is well known; and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London; and by all respect- able medicine vendor's. In pots Is 6d, 2s 9d. and 5s each; fib 9s. lib 16s. Jlff OPLE M UROMA.— By appointment to Her MX. Majesty the Queen.— WILLIAM CLARK begs to call the at- tention of the nobility and gentry, also trainers, dealers, and all who have the care and management of horses, to his HOPLEMUROMA ( hoof ointment), for the improvement of the growth of horses' feet, and to cure and prevent brittle and shelly feet, sand cracks, seedy toes, dis- eased frogs, corns, greasy and cracked heels, & c., and to prevent navi- cular disease, jarring, and tender feet. The use of this preparation does not stop horses from their usual work. Sold by all saddlers and chemists throughout the Queendom. Testimonials and circulars post free.— 75, Baker- street, Portman- square, London, W. By appoint- ment to Her Majesty the Queen and the Emperor Napoleon. " Maison de l'Empereur. Palace du Louvre, Paris. " SIR: I have great pleasure in testifying to the efficacy of your Hoplemuroma, having given it a fair trial; and among the cures effected was one upon a phaeton horse ( a favourite of His Majesty's), that had been lame for some time with bad, brittle, and shelly feet, but now has four as good sound feet as any horse in the Emperor's stables.— I am, yours trulv, " A. GAMBLE. " Ecuries de sa Majeste l'Empereur des Francals. " To W. Clark, 75, Baker- street, Portman- square, London." Agent for France, Guerrier, Bottier, 5. Rue de la Paix. & Paris. BIRD'S BOTANIC ESSENCE or LIQUID BLISTER, for general lameness in horses, is beneficial in all cases of curbs, splints, spavins, & c. Sold in bottles Is 6d each. Also Bird's fever drinks, for colds, shiverings, & c. Bird's purging paste. Bird's cough balls, for chronic coughs and broken wind, and every de- scription of horse and cattle mediciues kept ready prepared by the pro- prietor, W. L. Bird, 42, Castle street East, Oxford- street, London, W., and are sold by all patent medicine vendors and druggists in town or country. H< UNTERS and HORSES for SALE !— Gentle- men requiring genuine HORSES for any purpose can have the pick of selected animals from out the CHOICEST STUDS in the king- dom, through the medium of Captain DE VERE HUNT'S Original Protective Agency for Buyers of Genuine Horses. Established 1860, and patronised by all classes, from royalty downwards. Highest order of testimonials. Address, during tfce hunting season, to Thorn Cottage, Upper Norwood, Surrey, 8 » Due in Newmarket. 10: 48 a. m. 10: 48 a. m. 2; 2 p. m. 7: 30 p. m. Due in London. 0 a. m. ALDERNEY, GUERNSEY, and JERSEY COWS and HEIFERS.— EDWARD PARSONS FOWLER, of Jersey, will have a HERD of THIRT Y, many with calves at side, on private SALE at Mr J. Gower's Repository, Barbican, on Monday, October 26. Sales as usual, the last Monday in the mouth throughout the year. On view Saturday prior. HIPS.— GEORGE SIMPSON and Co, whip manufacturers to Her Majesty and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 314, Oxford- street, London.— N. B. A large assortment of the following goods always in stock:— SPURS, dog chains, couples and collars, greyhound slips, whistles, ferret bells and muzzles, drink- ing flasks, sandwich cases, hunting and post horns, tourlat Kegs, bird calls, & a. Agents: All saddlers in every country town. and FISHING each ; second hand tanned net, two and four yards wide, " 6s the 100 square yards ; pheasant, poul- try, bird, and nets" of every description, which for price and quality excel. J. ALLEN, net, tent, marquee, and rick. ClOtU manufacturer, 72, Seymour- Street, Euston- roadj London, N, W, 8: 30 a. m., lst, 2d, and 3d class 12: 45 p. m. 12: 20 p. m., lst and 2d class 3: 40 p. m. 4: 25 p. m., lst and 2d class 7: 45 p. m. On Sunday, 25th October, a SPECIAL TRAIN of first class carriages and horse boxes will leave London for NEWMARKET at i: 25 p. m. ( first class express fare). On Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 26th, 27th, and 31st October, a SPECIAL TRAIN of first class carriages will leave London for NEW- MARKET at 8: 55 a. m.; returning from Newmarket each day one hour after the advertised time of the last race ( first class express fare). On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 28th, 29th, and 30th October, a SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Newmarket for CAMBRIDGE at 6 p. m., to meet the evening trains to London, St Ives, Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbeach, Lynn, Norwich, & c. A SPECIAL TRAIN, for conveyance of horses, will leave Newmarket for LONDON at 8: 30 a. 111., on lst November. By order, J. B. OWEN, Secretary. Bishops gate, October lst, 1863. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAIL- WAY.— Newmarket Races; H ® ughton Meeting. RETURN TICKETS at the following fares will be issued from the undermentioned stations by ordinary trains to NEWMARKET :— First Class. Second Class. From Liverpool 56s 40s „ Manchester 50s 35s ,, Birmingham 32s 24s „ Wolverhampton 35s 26s „ Oxford 24s 19s These tickets will be available for return from the 24th and interme- diate days up to the 3lst October ( both inclusive). The London and North Western Company's new line, via Bletchley and Cambridge, affords the most direct route from the above towns to Newmarket. By order. W. CAWKWELL, General Manager. Euston Station, October, 1863. BRIGHTON " AND BACK FOR LJS. EVERY SUNDAY and MONDAY, from London Bridge, Victoria, and Kensington, at 9 a. m. The last excursions this season will be on Sunday and Monday, 25th and 26th October. CHEAP EXCURSIONS to HASTINGS, Portsmouth, and the South Coast EVERY SUNDAY, from London Bridge and Victoria. The last excursions of the season will be OH Sunday, 25th October. milE"^ EXCURSION SEASON of the Brighton X and SOUTH- COAST RAILWAY will CLOSE at the end of October, and the Cheap Sunday and Monday Excursions and the issue of Family Tickets will then cease. raiHE OBSE R VER, established upwards~ of haif X. a century, is the only newspaper published exclusively on Sunday morning. It is a first- class family journal, and contains, together with a careful digest of the news of the previous live day9, the fullest report of every event of importance occurring on the Saturday. For early offi- cial information, as well as for original articles on the Money Market, New Books, the Drama, the Fine Arts, Music, and every other topic of public interest, The Observer has long been distinguished. Advertise- ments received up to 6 o'clock on Saturday afternoon: the publication commences at 5 on Sunday morning, in time for the early trains. Stamped edition 6d; unstamped, 5d. The MONDAY OBSERVER, con- taining the Corn and other markets, the Funds, Ecclesiastical Intelli- gence, and the Latest Domestic and Foreign News, is published at 4 o'clock in the- afternoon of that day. This edition is especially adapted for the country and abroad, and only receives a limited number of advertisements. Stamped edition, 6d; unstamped, 5d.— Office, 170. Strand, W. C. COACHING SCENES, PAST AND PRESENT. Just published, ASET of FOUR beautifully COLOURED ENGRAVINGS, painted by W. J. Shayer. engraved by J. Harris. Price . 2 guineas. A large variety of sporting engravings, sporting works, and hunting maps. R. and A. Ackermann, 191, Regent- street, W. SUPPLEMENT to RUFF'S GUIDEtotheTURF for 1863.— Price is 6d, by post is 7d. May be had of all booksellers, aud at any railway station. Sporting Review Office, 246, Strand, London, W. C. Now ready, post free, 14 stamps, SHILLING ILLUSTRATED BOXIANA, con- taining the History of Pugilism— Lives of the Champions of England— New Rules of the Prize Ring— Famous Prize Battles— The Science of Modern Bjxing— Portraits of the Gieat Boxers of the Day.— Maddick and Pottage, 1, Crane- court, Fleet- street; and all booksellers. A In fcp 8vo, price Is sewed, or Is 6d cloth, PRACTICAL GUIDE to TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, and RIDING. By SUBALTERN. London: Longman and Co. Liverpool : Webb and Hunt. THE NEW NOVELS. Now ready at all the libraries, in 3 vols, QUEEN MAB. BY JULIA KAVANAGH, author of " Nathalie," " Adele," & c. uoOD SOCIETY. By Mrs GREY. 3 vols. The BROWNS and the SMITHS. By the author of " AnHeDysart, 3 vols. [ Next week Hurst and Blackett, publishers, 13, Great Marlborough- street. s NEW SPORTING NOVEL. Second Edition, this day, at all libraries, in 3 vols, ACKVILLE CHA By C. J. COLLINS. London : John Maxwell and Co, 122, Fleet- street. S E. NOTICE.— The Second Edition of REAKFAST in BED. By GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA. Is now ready at all libraries. London : John Maxwell and Co, 122, Fleet- street. On Moiiday, Nov 2, never before published, price 2s, BEL D E M O N I O. A Love Story. By the author of The Duke's Motto." *** The new drama about to be produced at the Lyceum Theatre founded upon this most powerful romance of the heart. London: Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet- street. This day, never before published, price Is, f A D Y L O R M E. A Novel. JLJ V* " No recent tale possesses more enthralling interest. It power- fully reminds us of ' Lady Audley's Secret,.' " London: Ward and Lock, 1.58, Fleet- street. A Now ready, price 2s, never before printed, N O N Y M or, Fair but Frail. A Tale of West End Life, Manners, and " Captivating" people. Loudon: George Vickers, Angel- court, Strand. A J No. 2 with No. 1, with New Illustrations. One Penny Weekly. WOMEN of LONDON; a Thrilling Romance of Reality, giving an Insight into the Dangers and Temptations of a Woman's Life in London. Published every Saturday at the " Welcome Guest" Office, 4, Shoe- lane, Fleet- street. Just published, Vol 1, crown 8vo, cloth, 2s 6d, THE DICTIONARY of MEDICAL and SURGI- CAL KNOWLEDGE, and PRACTICAL GUIDE on HEALTH and DISEASE. For Families, Emigrants, and Colonists. By a MEDICAL MAN of 35 years' practice. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall. Houlston and Wright, 65, Paternoster- row. MACE, GOSS, Heenan, King, Travers, and all other celebrated pugilists; also scullers, pedestrians, & c. Photo- graphs to frame lOin by 12in, 3s each. Photographs for the album la each. Coloured Lithographs to frame, 17in by 21in, 5s each; or any six for £ 1. Celebrated scullers in their outriggers, to frame, about 21in by 23in: Chambers 12s, Green £ 1 Is, Kelley 12s, White 12s. London: Geo. Newbold, 303 and 304, Strand. PHOTOGRAPHS of the TWELVE cele- brated CRICKETERS now on their way to Australia, to be had only of JOHN WISDEN, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, price 10s 6d. Also, as a companion plate, the twelve who played in, Cauada and the United States, price 7s 6d. HARNESS, SADDLES, AND HORSE- CLOTH^ ING.— Deane and Co ( opening to the Monument), Londoa Bridge, Established A. D. 1700, Wholesale aud Retail Saddlers and Stable Out- fitters.— DEANE and Co manufacture on the premises, and sell the very best articles, at moderate prices. A due regard is paid to strength, fit, style, and suitability. Their varied stock consists of APRONS, bits, brushes, spurs, sponge, whips, sporting and horse breaking tackle, chaff- cutters, oat- bruisers, enamelled mangers, racks, corn and flour bins, coach- lamps, and every requisite for the horse aud stable. Port- manteaus, trunks, cases, bags, & c. T^ HE TMPROVED LADY'S SADDLE ( regis- tered) insures a much more secure and easy seat. It will fit any horse without hur- ting the back, is several pounds lighter than the old- fashioned saddle; price, 8j guineas complete. Also the SELF- ACTING NOSEBAND, which renders hard pullers or runaway horses perfectly easy to ride or drive; for riding 10s 6d, driving 12s 6d. Sent free to any part on receipt of Post Office order. Messrs Langdon, saddlers, Duke- street, Manchester- square, London. ____ THE ST PANCRAS IRON WORK COMPANY, Old St Pancras- road, N. W., sole patentees and manufacturers of PATENT WROUGHT IRON STABLE FITTINGS. PATENT ECONOMIC HAY RACK. VARNEL'S PATENT MANGERS. PATENT COLLAR BAR IRON HURDLES. GATES, CONSERVATORIES, IRON WORK. Illustrated catalogues free. JOCKEYS of GUTTA PERCHA to break horses easy mouthed, 60s; hire 2s a week. ANTI- CRIB BITER ELASTIC of gntta percha, 18s. SAFETY SPRING RIDING and DRIVING REINS, 12s, RUBBER SPRINGS for STRAPS, ROLLERS, & c, 2s. METAL SPRINGS TO CHAINS, WHIPS, REIN8, & c„ WEB FETLOCK. Speedy Leg and Knee Boots, & c. HORSES' LEGS FOMENTING APPARATUS, 12s. BLACKWELL, Saddler, & c, patentee, 259, Oxford- street, W. SALMON and TROUT FISHING.— C. FARLO W, manufacturer, 191, Strand, near Temple Bar, invites anglers to Inspect his large and varied STOCK of superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT, and SPINNING RODS, salmon, lake, and trout flies, improved reels aud lines. Artificial baits in every variety. Superior stout salmon aud extra fine silkworm gut. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent in London for Phillips's Dublin hooks and Brown's phantom minnows. BOXING GLOVES, footballs, also the laws now in use at all schools, rackets, hockey- sticks and balls, dumb bells, & c, at JOHN LILLYWHITE'S Cricket and British Sport Ware- house, 5, Seymour- street, Euston- square, N. W. Illustrated lists of prices, containing every information, post free. GUNS, RIFLES, and REVOLVERS, second- hand, by all the best makers, at greatly reduced prices. Breech loaders, on an improved principle, from 20 to 30 guineas, in case com- plete. Large bore double rifles. Ammunition of every description. Any- thing taken in exchange, or bought for cash. G. WHISTLER, 11, Strand, London. ISTEMPER in DOGS.— FOSKETT'S SPECl- FIC is invaluable for all kinds of dogs.— Testimonial from LordG : " I wish I had known your > owders earlier, for since I have used them I have not lost a single dog."— Post- free of the proprie- tor, J. G. Farrant, Brentford, W. Packets, ls6d and 2s 9d eaeh. Whole- sale. of Barclay. Farringdon- street. UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. X> ACKHAM'S DISTEMPER BALLS for DOGS. XX — Are a certain CURE for DISTEMPER in all kinds of Doge. No matter at what stage, recovery is sure. Sold in boxes ( prepared to keep in any climate), with plain directions for treatment, diet, manage- ment, & c, 5s each, post free, 6s 2d; or a box containing five 5s boxes for £ 1, post free from the proprietors, Rackham and Co, analytical che- mists, No. 2, St. Peter's- court, Norwich.— N. B. Upwards of 2,000 testi- monials have been received and published. Stamps may be sent for small amounts. London agents, Barclay and Sons, aofl for Ireland, Ms William Wiiyte, 4, Marlborough- street, Dublin. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 10, 1863. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Mr C. R. HARRISON'S ROYAL GYMNA- SIUM, FENCING ROOMS, and SCHOOL of ARMS, 8, James- street, Haymarket, OPES DAILY, from 9 o'clock a. m. to 6 p in, for private lessons and classes. Evening classes every iuesday and t nday, st 8 o'clock. Terms, one guinea per quarter. pUBLIC Madame TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL GAL- XiERY, established 27 years at the BAZAAR, Baker- street :- American • War: a Model of General M'Clellan, in military uniform, late Com- mander- in- Chief of the Federal Army. Continuation of Ancient Eng- lish Kings: Henry V, In the costume of the period. Open irom 11 till 5. and from 7 till 10." Admittance Is, extra room 6d. Mr GERMAN REED begs respectfully to announce that a new ENTERTAINMENT, in which he will introduce an entirely new and original opera di camera, entitled J Was X IJE- A, written by John Oxenford, Esq, and composed by G. A. Macfarren, Esq, with scenery bv Mr John O'Connor, will be produced, for the first time, on MONDAY EVENING, Nov 2, at 8 o'clock.- Royal GAL- LERY of ILLUSTRATION, 14, Regent- street. Unreserved seats, Is, 2s; stalls, 3s; stall chairs, 5s; can now be secured at the Gallery, ana at Cramer, Wood, and Go's, 201, Regent- street.. ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, Oovent- garden.— Under the management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr W. Harrison.— Continuous and triumphant success of the new romantic opera, by . Vincent Wallace. On MONDAY, Oct 28, and during the week, THE DESERT FLOWER. . Hiss Louisa Pyne, Miss Susan Pyne; Messrs W. II. Weiss, II. Corri, A. Cook, and W. Harrison. Conductor. Mr Alfred Mellon. Scenery by Mr T. Grieve. Grand ballet. Magnificent ensemble. Commence at 8, conclude by 11. Box office open daily from 10 till 5. _ _ " THEATRE" ROYAL DRURY- LANE.— Mana gers, Messrs Edmund Falconer and F. B. Chatterton.— On MONDAY next, and during the week, the performances will commence with the favourite farce of GONE TO TEXAS: Messrs Walter Lacy, Neville, Spencer, and Miss Murray. To be followed by Lord Byron's choral tragedv of MANFRED : Messrs Phelps, Ryder, Raynor, Neville, Spenc- r, Warde ; Misses Heath, E. Atkinson, and . Mrs Edmund Falconer. Vocalists: Misses Poole, Ritter, E. Heywood, Cicely Nott, and Mr Swift. To conclude with the musical farce of A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER : Messrs Walter Lacy, Addison, G. Belmore, Misses Heath, R. Leclercq, and Murray. Prices as usual. Doors open at half- past 6, commence at 7. Box office open from 10 till 5 daily. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— On MONDAY next and during the week, return of Mr and MrsCHAS. MATHEWS to the London stage, after an absence of two years at home and abroad, on which occasion Mr Charles Matkews will appear in his popular characteristic character of " Uw Anglais Timide," otherwise COOL \ S A CUCUMBER, recently performed by him at the Theatre des Varietes, in Paris, ujwards of 40 nights. After which will be revived Blanche's celebrated extravaganza of THE GOLDEN FLEECE, in which Mr and Mrs Charles Mathews will appear, with Miss Louise Keelev and Mr Compton. PKINCE- SS'S THEATKE.— Immense Success of Herrmann.—" The tricks and feats of Herr Herrmann are nearly all of the most astonishing and incomprehensible kind. His sleight- of- hand feats are really marvellous; and the ease, finish, and accuracy of his tricks are such as have never before been witnessed in this country."— Morning Herald and Standard, Sept 29.— HERRMANN ill his celebrated MONEY TRICK EVERY EVENING. " A new system of making plenty of money." Commence at 8. Half- price at 9 o'clock. " PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland place.— Mr H. C. FRERE'S FULL- DRESS BALL on MONDAY next, and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the season. Doors open at 10, dancing to commence at half- past precisely. Subscribers' tickets, to admit a lady and gentleman to eight balls, CI 10s; single tickets, 2s 6d each.— N. B. In consequence of the numerous applications, Mr Frerebegs to announce to his patrons his grand Annual Bal Masque is iixed for Friday, Nov 20. _____ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS; Higli IIol born.— The most spacious and brilliantly decorated public ball- room and best band in London. Overtures and selections from favourite operas EVERY EVENING at 9, dancing tiil 12.— Musical Conductor, Mr W. M. Packer. Open at half- past 8. Admission Is. SCHOOLS CLUB.— Chairman: Sir C. W. C. DE CRESPIGNY, Bart. Members are informed that this club is now OPEN and the committee formed. P~ UP, L IC SOH O O L S CL U R— Candidates for admission must have been educated at one of the following Public Schools:— Charterhouse, Eton, Harrow, Rugby, West- minster, and Winchester. Applications for rules and list of m. mbers to be made to Captain Swifte. 17. St Jamea's- place. St James's. S. W. , PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLUB.— The RULES and LIST of MEMBERS of this club are now in the press, and APPLICANTS for COPIES are informed that they will be forwarded in a few days. W. A. SWltl. TO CORRESPONDENTS. The LONDON PAVILION.— The GHOST attracting everybody. The dance illusion astonishes thousands nightly; and scientific men have testified their admiration of the extraordinary and marvellous effects produced. OPERATIC SELECTIONS per- formed EVERY EVENING, and the general company is unques- tionably the best in London. Miss Constance, the favourite contralto, and Madame Losibfni. Comic: J. G. Forde, Sam Collins, Harry Clifton, Albert Steele, the D'Aubans, Annie Adams, and the Etoile Family. Six American bowling alleys open daily. The LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 29, George- street, Hanover- square. OPEN DAILY, from 10 till 10, lor gentlemen only. Lectures at 4 and 7 o'clock, on " Marriage; its Physical Duties; the obstacles to their fulfilment; their causes, and how they may be avoided," illustrated by the dissection of the original Florentine Venus, the most beautiful figure ever modelled. Also may be seen trie Aztecs; Bushman and Wife; Julia Pastrana and Infant; Eng and Shang, the Siamese Twins ; and upwards of 3,000 Models, Na- tural Preparations, Monstrosities, & c; including a series of Human Embryos, from the first stage to the last; Egyptian Mummies, un- wrapped, 4,000 years old. Admission is, including a copy of " Vita Vitalls," descriptive of the above, or may be had free by post for 14 stamps, sealed 20. Address the Secretary as above. Consultations daily, from 11 till 8. THE BOROUGH MARKET DISTILLERY being required immediately for the Charing- cross Railway exten- sion to Cannon- street, Messrs JOSEPH and JOHN VICKERS and Company respectfully inform their friends that they have taken TEM- PORARY OFFICES ( through the kindness of Mr Spencer), at the Bridge House Hotel, London Bridge, where attendance will be given daily, and where all communications are to be addressed, on and after Monday. Sept 28. WINES.— MOXON and CLEMENT, Wine Merchants, 30, Great St Helens, Bishopsgate- street, E. C., beg t ® call attention to their WINES as under, quoted at the lowest cash prices ;— c. / 24s, 30s, 36s, SHERRY I 42S to 60S Port, from the wood.. 36s, 40s, 44s Do, old crusted .... 48s to 72s Do, choice, 1844.... 84s Claret, Exshaw's .... f3' 36s- Do, do, flrst growths 84s to 105s Burgundy Do Hock Do, sparkling.... Moselle Do, sparkling.... Champagne Do 24s, 30s, 36s 63s to 8' 21s, 32s, 48s 42s to 54s 36s to 42s 42s to 54s 36s, 42s. 48s 54s to 72s Fine spirits of all kinds. Exshaw's No. 1 Champagne Brandy, same as sent to India, at 80s per dozen case. Carriage paid to the nearest railway station. BENSON ( late Hudson and Co), 132, Oxford- street, Cigar Importer.— W. BENSON begs leave respectfully to inform the nobility and gentry that he has purchased of the executors of the late J. Hudson the lease of the above premises, and the celebrated stock of HAVANA CIGARS, tobaccos, & c. The business will be car ried on as usual. W. Benson earnestly hopes to merit a continuation of the favours bestowed upon his predecessor during the past half century. SA U C E.— L E A and PER R I N S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Pronounced by connoisseurs " The only good sauce." None genuine without name on wrapper, label, bottle, and stopper. Sold by CROSSE and BLACKWELL, Barclay and Sons, and grocers an » 1 oilmen universally. MAPP1N BROTHERS.— PRIZE PLATE, in Silver and Electro- Silver. RACING PRIZES. RIFLE PRIZES. REGATTA PRIZES. CATTLE SHOW PRIZES. PRESENTATION PLATE. Mappin Brothers, 222, Regent- street, W.; 67 and 68, King William- street, Jjondon Bridge; Queen's Plate and Cutlery Works, Sheffield. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen, and officers in the army can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with CASH 011 their own security. Parties applying will be treated by the prin- cipals, and they may rely that their securities are not re- negotiated. All transactions strictly private and confidential, and bankers' references furnished if required— Thornton and Co, 17, Old Burlington- street, Bond- street. Office hours, 1 to 5 daily. N ' S M ONEY.— MONEY ADVANCED at a few hours' notice, on the most advantageous terms, to noblemen, officers in the army, heirs to entailed estates, and gentlemen of property, on their personal security, also on security of reversions to landed estates, at 5 per cent, payment of which may be deterred until posses- sion, on application to Mr Dicker, 10, Craig's- court, Charing- cross, S. W. MONEY.— Trade and accommodation bills dis- counted twelve hours after application. Money ADVANCED upon mortgage, life policies, reversions, advowsons, mines, merchan- dise, and dock warrants, also on bills of sale of furniture, without re- moval. No forms or loan office inquiry fees.— Apply to L. Braham, 14 A, John street, Adelphi, Strand. MONEY.—£ 10,000.— Immediate ADVANCES are made to officers in the army and others, with secresv and despatch, by a private gentleman, upon note of hand, life interests, re- versions, legacies, land, houses, or other property. Interest, 5 per cent. Address Mr Wilson, 6, Norris- street, St James's, S. W. EM O S E S and SO • AUTUMN and WINTER STOCK is now Complete, le " SANDRINGHAM" WRAPPER ( introduced by them) is the newest and most fashionable Style for the Season. READY- MADE and BESPOKE CLOTHING, for all Classes and all Ages. The CELEBRATED " INDISPENSABLE" SUIT, from 30s. JUVENILE CLOTHING, in great variety, for all Classes. HOSIERY and DRAPERY, for all Classes and all Ages. HATS and CAPS, for all Classes and all Ages. BOOTS and SHOES, for all Classes and all Ages. OUTFITS for ALL CLASSES, all Ages, aud all Climates. E. MOSES and SON'S LONDON HOUSES, 154, 155, 156, 157, Minories ; 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, Aldgate. 506, 507, 508, New Oxford- street; 1, 2, 3, Hart- street. 137, 138, Tottenham Court- road ; 283, Euston- road. E. MOSES and SON'S COUNTRY ESTABLISHMENT, Bridge- street, Bradford, Yorkshire. E. MOSES and SON'S Establishments are closed every Friday evening at sunset until Saturday evening at sunset, when business is resumed until 11 o'clock. All Articles are marked the lowest prices in plain figures. Any article not approved of will be exchanged, or the money re- turned. List of Prices with Rules for Self- measurement, Fashion Card, and our new pamphlet " Oil Modern C » stume," gratis and post free. . O 30,000.— A private gentleman is prepared to ^ W ADVA NCE the above amount in sums of £ 100 and upwards to noblemen, gentlemen, officers on full pay, heirs to entailed estates, clergymen, and others, on their personal security only. Also some trust monev to be advanced for any period of time on bona fide secu- rities at 4 to 5 per cent. Apply by letter only, iu strict confidence, to L. G„ 17, Jermyn- strcet, St James's, S. W. MONEY to any amount immediately AD- VANCED, on the personal security of gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, & c, at a moderate rate of interest. Also on reversions, life estates, legacies, & c, derived under wills or settlements, at from 4 to 5 per cent interest. Reversions purchased. Apply ( confl- dent: ally) to Mr Lawrence, solicitor, 5, Waterloo- place, Pall- mall. MONEY.— Mr J. ROSENTALL, having a large capital at his own command, is prepared, on the shortest notice, to make ADVANCES to noblemen and gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, and officers in the army, for long or short periods, oil equitable terms, and without sureties; also on reversionary property and expectancies, at from 4 to 5 per cent per annum. All transactions strictly private and confidential. Apply personally, or by letter, to Mr Rosentall, 18, Arundei- street, Panton- sq" uare, St James's, W. MONEY.—£-.-> 0,000 ADVANCED to Officers of the Army and other gentlemen, on note. No sureties or in- surance. Prompt and secret. Remitted if requested through a bank. Life interests, legacies, and reversions, 5 per cent. Address Y. S., 5, Charing- cross. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, and other respon- sible parties can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with money on their notes of hand only. Several sums to be advanced upon freehold and leasehold security, reversions, life interests, or legacies, at 5 per cent interest. Apply confidentially to Mr Robiuson, No. 3, Air- street, Piccadilly, W. f\ R RECORD'S ESSENCE of LIFE restores JU health and strength to the most shattered constitutions in four weeks. Failure is impossible. Its effects are permanent. No consul- tation necessary. Sold in cases, with full instructions, at lis, or four quantities for 33s. Sent anywhere, carefully packed, on receipt of re- mittance or stamps.— Sole agents in London, Prout and Co, 229, Strand, near Temple Bar, London. Entered at Stationers' Hall. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA, long known as an excellent remedy for acidity of the stomach, heartburn, headache, gout, and indigestion, and as a mild aperient for delicate constitutions ( more especially for ladies and children) is pre- pared only by Dinneford arid Co, 172, New Bond- street, London; and sold by all respectable chemists throughout the world. TOOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCt < KSS.— It - UN was a saying of the wily Talleyrand that" Nothing succeeds like success." The axiom is peculiarly applicable to PARR'S LIFE PILLS. In the history of the world never was a discovery made of a combination of curative elements forming so complete an antidote to pain, disease, and decay of the human frame. The benefit to be derived from these pills becomes more generally known every day. The proprietors can give ample proof of the assertion. The sale is continually oil the in- crease, and each day augments the number of those who gratefully acknowledge the restoration of health. Sold by all chemists and medi- cine vendors. In boxes Is l£ d, 2s 9d, and family packets lis each. AS a medicine long highly esteemed for its curative powers in cases of indigestion, sick headache, nervous- ness, and affections of the liver and bowels, COCKLE'S ANTIB1LIOUS PILLS cannot be too strongly recommended, having stood the test of public opinion for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James Cockle, 18. NewOrmond- street, and maybe had of all medicine vendors, in boxes at Is lid. 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and Us. K U P T U R E S.— W HIT E'S M O C- M A1N PATENT LEVER TRUSS ( perfected and exhibited in the Ex- hibitions, 1871 and 1862), is allowed by 500 medical men to be the best for hernia. It consists of an elastic" pad, to which a lever is attached, and ( instead of the usual steel spring) a soft band, fitting so closely as to avoid detection. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, John White, 228, Piccadilly. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.— A gentleman wishes for another to JOIN" him with £ 500 to work on the Con- tinent a most important discovery, which will return £ 5,000 in six mouths. Address 142, Sloane- street. CURIOSITIES and MISCELLANIES of LITERATURE.— CATALOGUE of the most recent Additions to the large Collection of Curious and Scarce Books, Prints, Photographs, Stereoscopic Slides, Ac^ many not elsewhere procurable, sent by post for one stamp. London: Deljphanque and Co, booksellers and photo- graphers, Kentish- town, N. W. HONEYMOON CHARMS.— Three very funny caricature cartes de visite on the late royal wedding. " See Four o'Ciock in the Morning after the Wedding." Post free 13 stamps. L. White, 1. Andover- place, Kiiburn. N. W. UNNY PLAYING CARDS.— Just out.— A new, interesting, and funny pack of cards, beautifully embel- lished by a French artist, with subjects of a highly amusing and ex- citing character, 2s 6d per pack of 52 ; sent post free, for 30 stamps, by J. Anderson, Acton Cottage. Acton- street, London, W. C. F SHIRTS.— Ford's Coloured Flannel Shirts.— In purchasing our stock of COLOURED FLANNEL for SHIRTS, for the approaching season, great care has been taken to select only those qualities that can be recommended to wear well. The patterns and colours are the very newest. A good fit and first- class workman- ship guaranteed. Prices 10s. 6d. each, the very best quality ( the colours causing the difference in price), 12s. 6d., 13s. 6d„ and 14s. 6d. each. A first- class assortment of patterns, with every requisite for measuring, will be sent on receipt of three stamps. R. FORD and Co., 38, Poultry, E. C. WANTED, for exportation, ladies', gentle- men's, and children's LEFT- OFF CLOTHES, naval and mili- tary uniforms, and miscellaneous property of every description. Parcels from town or country. Money orders remitted. N. B. Gold, silver, diamonds, and precious stones bought to any amount. Ladies and gen- tlemen waited upon by addressing to Mr or Mrs D. DAVIS, 46, Mary- lebone- lane, Oxford- street, W. Observe, no connection with any other house. Established 70 years. ANTED LEFT- OFF CLOTHES.— Ladies and gentlemen will be waited on at any time, and have the highest price given ia cash for LEFT- OFF CLOTHES of all descriptions, naval and military uniforms, court suits, boots, books, jewellery, and all miscellaneous property, by addressing to Mr or Mrs G. Hi AMS, clothiers, 10, Beak- street, Regent- street, W.; or parcels being sent, the utmost value in cash immediately remitted. Established 1820. WANTED LEFT- OFF CLOTHES, regimentals, old jewellery, books, and miscellaneous property of every de- scription, for which gentlemen will find the best possible prices given in ready cash, and will be waited on at any time, on addressing, prepaid, to JAMES HUTCHINSON, 25, Red Lion- square, Holborn, W. C. Esta- blished in Dean- street, 1840. Parcels from the country, the full value Immediately remitted by Post Office order. 7I/ 1TETCALFE, BINGLEY, and Co's new pat i T B tern and penetrating TOOTH BRUSHES, penetrating un- bleached hair brushes, improved ilesh and cloth brushes, genuine Smyrna sponges, and every description of brush, comb, and perfumery for the toilet. The tooth brushes search thoroughly between the divi- sions of the teeth, and clean them most effectually. Metcalfe's cele- brated Alkaline Tooth Powder, 2s per box. Sole esiablishment, 13ob and 131, Oxford- street, W. MESSRS GABRIEL'S INVENTION, OSTEO- EIDON ( by Her Majesty's letters patent).— Artificial teeth, from one tooth to a complete set, without pain or extracting stumps, at half the usual charges, by Messrs Gabriel, the old established dentists, London; 27, Harley- street, W., and 34, Ludgate- hill, City ( over Benson's); 134, Duke- street, Liverpool; 63, New- street, Birmingham. References to patients. Gabriel's " Treatise on the Teeth" gratis, or free by post. Diploma, 1815. Consultation free. TEETH and PAINLESS DENTISTRY". Messrs LEWIN MOSLEY and SONS, 30, Berners- street, Oxford- street, W. ( established 1820), direct attention to their GUM COLOURED ENAMELLED BASE for artificial teeth, & c, specially commended at the International Exhibition. Class 17, No. 3,556. Single teeth, from 5s; sets, 5, 7, 10, and 15 guineas. Consultation free. For the suc- cessful result and efficacy of their system, vide " Lancet." No con- nection with any one of the same name. R OWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.— This elegant and fragrant oil is universally in high repute for its unprece- dented success during the last sixty years in promoting the growth and beautifying the human hair. Its invaluable properties have obtained tha patronage of royalty and the aristocracy throughout Europe; while its Introduction into the nursery of royalty, and the numerous testi- monials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and surest proof of its merits. Price 3s 6d, 7s, 10s 6d ( equal to four small), and 21s per bottle.— Sold at 20, Hatton- garden, and by chemists and perfumers. *** Ask for Rowlands' Macassar Oil. HAIR CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn, London.— ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls ladies or gentlemen's hair immediately It is used. It curls the straightest and most ungovernable hair. It is perfectly harmless. Sold at 3s 6d, sent for 54 stamps. Alex Ross's Hair Dye colours grey hair immediately it is applied, 3s 6d, per post for 54 stamps. Alex Ross's Skin Tonic clears the skin from all imperfections, 4s, sent per post for 60 stamps. OLDRIDGE'S BALM of COLUMBIA, esta- blished upwards of 40 years, is the best and only certain remedy ever discovered for preserving, strengthening, beautifying, or restoring the hair, whiskers, and moustache, and preventing them turning grey. Sold in bottles 3s 6d, 6s, and lis, by C. and A. Oldridge, 22, Wellington- street, Strand, London W. C., and all chemists and perfumers. For children's and ladies' hair it is most efficacious and unrivalled. K EATING'S PERSIAN INSECT DESTROY- destroyed, as also bugs, beetles, and every other insect, by this powder, which is perfectly harmless to animal life. Sportsmen particularly will, therefore, find it invaluable. Sold in packets, Is, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d each, or post free for 14, or treble size for 36 postage stamps, by Thomas Keating, chemist, 79, St. Paul's churchyard, London, E. G.— Take notice each genuine packet bears the above name and address; for which E Prize Medal was awarded to the producer at the International Exhi- bition, 1862. BETTING BOOKS of a superior make in four convenient sizes for the pocket, Is 4d, ls. Sd, 2s, and 2s 6d, free by post, one penny extra.— H. SIDNEY WARR, manufacturing sta- tioner. 63, High Holborn, W. C. WILLIAM WRIGHT, Sporting Printer and Publisher, Fulwood's Rents, Holborn, London, EXECUTES COMMISSIONS on all races. The LONDON PRICE LIST sent on receipt of a stamped directed envelope. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 4 to 1 Limosina 6 to 1 Catch ' em Alive 10 to 1 Carnival 12 to 1 Exchequer 12 to 1 Port Royal 20 to 1 Summerside 20 to 1 Bathiide 25 to 1 Jack of Hearts 25 to 1 Borealis 30 to 1 Giraffe c 30 to 1 Tolurno 30 to I Gemma Market price others. Sixty- fourth Edition, by post two stamps, NERVOUS DEBILITY; its Causes and Cure— A guide to the cure of nervousness, low spirits, loss of nervous power, and indigestion. Illustrated with cases in proof of the author's successful treatment. By Dr SMITH. The book will be sent post free fittest from Uxe author's residence, 8, Burton- cresceat, London, w. C, COMMISSIONS.— Messrs HENRY FISHER and GEORGE REYNOLDS, members of Tattersall's, and all the City and West End club3, beg to state that, on receipt of cash, COMMIS- SIONS will be executed on every event throughout the year. The market price guaranteed, and the money forwarded on the Monday after the race. Price list forwarded on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. Address, Messrs Fisher and Reynolds, 26, Bouverie- street, Fleet- street.— P. O. orders to be made payable at the Strand office. GEORGE MATHER, 109, Great Kussell- street, Bloomsbury, London, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) to any amount oil receipt of cash. A list of the latest betting sent free to any part, on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. M] R JOHN GIDEON undertakes to SETTLE the RACING ACCOUNTS of noblemen and gentlemen at Tat- tersall's every Monday, and also at ail the great race meetingB, Letters containing a stamped envelope, and addressed 68, Gower- street, Bed- ford- square, W. C., will be attended to with the utmost punctuality. N. B. COMMISSIONS executed. MR W. E. JONES, 6, Danes-" Inn, Strand, W. C., member of Tattersall's and the City Club, executes COMMIS- SIONS to any amount, by. letter only, on the receipt of cash, or P. O. O. payable at Chief Office, London. MR JOHN SHELDON, jun, Birmingham, executes COMMISSIONS on all the principal races. Price Record published daily, and sent post free, on receipt of a stamped di- rected envelope. Address Coach and Horses, Bell- street, Birmingham. (%/ f ESSRS HOLT and CROOK, Leeds, have ITJL recommenced business for the present season, and will execute COMMISSIONS, as usual ( by letter only), to any amount. Printed lists of prices now ready, and will be forwarded on receipt of stamped directed envelope. Questions submitted, for answers must have some distinctive features, " Constant Beaders" and " Constant Subscribers" are so numerous that such signatures only produce confusion. Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be answered till the following week. Questiojis not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. ANSWERS. TURF. | CRICKET. In order to save correspondents as Old Boy— It is Box and Wisden, and was intended to be a vexa- tious case. Gentlemen who now have tbeir names attached to it will resign, and Lillywhite, in the mean time, will have the affair thoroughly investigated. M. Olham— 1 : Gone abroad. 2: Apply to any cricketing out- fitters. Belgaum and Darwan— Decide next week. D D M— Not out. 1VTE RENJ. JONES, 60, Snow- hill, London, E. G., J. TJL member of Tattersall's, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only), to any amount, on all races throughout the year, on receipt of cash. Also, 1st, 2d, or 3d, and double events. The market price ob- tained, and money forwarded the day after the race. A priced list forwarded on receipt of stamped envelope. P. O. orders made pay- able at General Post Office, London. CAMBRIDGESHIRE WINNER SENTaFlOO to 1.— Y. W. GRAY" S selection wins In a canter. The same people are doing the commission that got themoney on Lioness. Liver- pool Cup aud Worcester Stakes are certainties at 25 to 1. One week, 13 stamps: the season, 5s. Liverpool Cup.— The weights have just ap- peared, and Y. W. G's selection has got in an 81b better than antici- pated. Winning is as certain as his selection Lioness for the Cesare witch, Address, 15, Charing- cross, London. THE GREAT LEVIATHAN TURF ADVISERS — JOHN HOP WOOD and Co's glorious success.— Lioness, Lioness, Lioness when at 50 to 1, Jack of Hearts for a place.— The Cambridge- shire is as good as over. Our flyer will win from end to end Back the double event, the Cambridgeshire and the Liverpool Cup, 500 to 1. En- close 12 stamps, and receive our full guide. Address, 35, Glasshouse- street, Golden- square, late 20, Marylebone- street, Loudon. c. O A K L E Y. — Cambridgeshire. TO SUBSCRIBERS and FRIENDS. Implicitly follow my advice for the Cambridgeshire: there is not the slightest change in mv opinion as to this important race. Go in for a stake, and fear not. B'rom Information of the most trustworthv cha- racter, almost daily receiving, I feel, if possible, more sanguine" than ever of success, and doubt not my choice will not only win, but win easily— certainly there never was a better opportunity of securing a capital stake. All we want is a fair start, which I doubt not we shall have, and victory, glorious victory, will again be ours. C. OAKLEY, 52, Red Lion- street, Holborii, London. LIONESS was CHARLES BENSON'S Cesare- witch selection. Good things for Cambridgeshire and Liverpool Autumn Cup. 13 stamps. Box B 66, Post Office, Liverpool. JOHN OSBORN sent Lioness and Limosina, both at 30 to l, for the Cesarewitch. Copy of circular, Sept 12, " Back Lioness and Limosina to win and be placed." My Cambridge- shire horse is as great a certainty, one at 12 to 1, sure to be placed. The winner of the Liverpool Autumn Cup at 30 to 1. My circular 13 stamps. Address 33, Wardour- street, Oxford- street, W. Making 461 winners. STAMFORD'S WINNERS.— No pay till won. believe I have an outsider certain to win the Liverpool Cup. good thing at 66 to 1 for the Derby. Enclose a directed envelope. Ad- dress J. Stamford, Ipswich. CAMBRIDGESHIRE.— A Manchester Turfite of 30 years'standing will send the positive certain winner of the above race now at longest field price. This is no " Tipster's blarney," but a genuine secret. Don't miss it. Send 12 stamps and addressed envelope to M. D., Lord Nelson, Eastgate- street, Stafford. rjMIE RACING IN DICATOR.— Two latest intel- JL ligencc circulars will be published, the flrst en Monday, con- taining a special report from Newmarket and the gallops on the Heath, a list of the probable starters and riders for the Cambridgeshire, final selections for all races. Latest reports from training quarters, and the betting at Newmarket, Manchester, arid in London. The second on Wednesday, containing selections for the concluding races of the week, advices on the Nurseries, with selections, reports from training quarters, & c. Price to non- subscribers 2s 6d each. Orders to be sent to Mr J. Fredericks, IS, Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W. C. ¥> ICHARD CONEY will send the winner of the ACambridgeshire, also two for places at 12 to 1, and his Liverpool Autumn Cup winner will win easily. Subscribers, don't hedge yet; if it is necessary, I will let you know. Lay against Limosina and Catch ' em Alive. Circular 13 stamps. 228, Blackfriars- road, London, S. AQUATICS. Nautilus Rowing Club— We do not insert scratch matches. N. R. C.— We never heard of the Guildford Sculls. Nemo— The backer of Chambers. N. L R. C.— We cannot exactly un- derstand your question, but be- lieve that you have lost. PIGEON SHOOTING. R A W, Woo'wich— If the gun was cocked, and the cap missed, he can claim another bird. PIGEON FLYING. Nemo— About two hours and a half. BILLIARDS. Old Parr's Head— 3 to 1 and 7 to 1 respectively ; but these odds are not betted. Spot- stroke— The adversary may require the stroke to be played again. Cue— Blue is spotted. Breaksea— It is a losing hazard. BAGATELLE. Clifdeii— If over the line it is dead. DOMINOES. W H P,~ Eacli should drink as much as he can. SKITTLES. A Knot— It is up. RAFFLE. Fairplay and Co— As far as we can see, from the way in which the question is worded, twenty- four wins. Leamington— No, well as ourselves much unneces- sary trouble, we beg to state that we can give no further informa- tion respecting scratchings than is embraced in our weekly list of " Horses struck out of their en- gagements." S. K. Lenton— They have nothing to pay unless they accept. Drummer Boy— The bet is aft H. Owens— T. Lye. Blackdown— Mr Naylor. G C, Birkenhead— Leamington is the only horse that won it twice. Shifford— After he ran for it. G. Shenton— Yes. J. B. Waite— You must refer the G. Thorp— There was only a Sweep- stakes run of 500 sovs each. Tils— It was a misprint; it was 9 to 4. T B— The bet is off. R. Lill— Yes; he was placed se- cond. I. G. Hodgson— The bet must be settled. Ivaniioe— Sweetsauce, ridden by Charlton. BM— No. I. Potts— Yes. Charles Tull— Kettledrum, in 2min 43sec. J F D— He must pay you. J A P— The " Stud Book," pub- lished by Messrs Weatherby, is the only one. C G— You win. T H O— Yes he was. J W— Cannot inform you. T F— Wins. AC— What can you expect from such men ; they never part. Henry Dolman— Rode Polly Hop- kins, 9st 71b, at Weston Zoyland, and won. Patsy— Sir W. Codrington. W J— Yes. J. A. Papillon— B. must pay. Shan— The Ranger was fifth. La Toucques— Avenger was best favourite the preceding night. J A— Buckstone was the highest. Marlbro'— No. ,„ T). . , „, „_ . Crvstal— Red body, yellow sleeves. ! Richardson- Eleven did win. A M L— Put the money together, " " and divide it. N. Abbot— Yes. Hanbrook— A. wins; he was not within four lengths. G. Wilson— Yes, he was. RII— The bet is off. White. face— It is a free handicap. J. Lowe— You must pay ; he was not scratched before you in- II I, Whitehaven— The stewards must decide it. The only portrait we have seen of Tim Whifller was published by M'Queen, 25, Berners- street. Macaroni— It would have been £ 1,000. Jupon— Receive in proportion. Mark Brabran— The bet is off. W R J S— Cennot eay. Delabere— Yes. W II— 1: Wild Dayrell. 2: Kings- town. 3 : Lord of the Isles. Betting : Even Wild Dayrell, 7 to 4 agst Lord of the Isles, and 12 to 1 agst Kingstown. Victory Tavern— Bets are off. T. Raper— 1: Baron Rothschild. 2: £ 6,325. J. Lockwood— 1 : W. wins. 2: Even. R. Rudd— She had no price. Monmouth— Yardley won in 1847. Buckstone— He won the Gold Cup in 1844, and the Emperor's Plate ia 1845. R B J— By Surplice, by Touch- stone out" of Hybla, by The Pro- vost. Glass— Sir Tatton Sykes, 3min 16sec. A Dupe— There can be no doubt they are a bad lot, and have caught a flat. HUNTING. *#* We shall feel especially obliged to our correspondents if, In send- ing us accounts of runs, they will write on one side of the paper only. C B— Sir John Gerard had the Atherstone for one season, 1830- 31, when Mr Applethwaite took to them. Terminus will find his case con- sidered in our hunting columns. COURSING. Those correspondents who kindly furnish us with accounts of meetings, are earnestly re- quested to write on one side of the paper only. E H D— He can follow it. T. B. Smith— The judge decided quite right. G G— Topaz, having been privately drawn, has no claim. A F— Certainly. T A— The bet is off. CARDS. WHIST.— P H- King and queen, and ten and ace. John Ferguson— Tricks win. Carnock— It was a revoke. M. Roscoe— Yes. C E, Swansea— 1 : The diamond may be called. 2 : Yes. Axford House— Yes. A Z— Certainly. H H G— No. Old Charlton— Yes. CRIBBAGE.— W R G S- l: Yes. 2: See the army list. Gravesend— No. A B C— No. F W— You win. B X— Three. Boxford— Yes to both questions. II W F— Twenty. ABC D— He was entitled to the other two holes. LOO.— Gloucester— Not unless it be the ace, or only two play. J. Compton— There is no rule on this subject. J A M— No. ALL- FO URS.— H S H- The pitcher wins. E. Keay— Lowest. J D— He cannot change. J. Ellicot— The pitcher counts. VINGT- ET- UN.— Jackall- A., the dealer, receives £ 1 from B. Egham— 1: No. 2 : Yes. Q— 1: Dealer receives twice the original stake. 2 : No. 3 : It may be offered to him. H J II— You cannot draw on the third ace. ECARTE.— Q— No. H. U. S. Club, Dublin— The rule is as follows :— If the pack of cards is in any way defective, when the discovery is made the hand playing is void, but the previous play is held good. Epping— C, PEDESTRIANISM. He jumped from a board over thirty leet-, but it is not deemed fair jumping. P B H— The price of Levett's book is Is, published by Mr Newbold, 303, Strand. We" have not seen Westhall's work. White Lion, Long Millgate— Your letter shall be attended to. T. Nixon— Inquiries shall be made. W B, Halifax- Yes, by Westhall. Pimlico— No one. BJ L— By Lang, in 4min 21 Jsec ; Hospool's time was 4min 23sec. J U L— Four laps. l'ortemouth— Aibison's time was 4min 22£ sec. Best and Belhvood— The referee has nothing whatever to do with the matter, unless the umpires disagreeing appeal to his deci- sion. The starter has to say whether the start was a fair one, but taking ail things into con- sideration we should advise, in the present case, that the men run again. J T S— By Seward, in Sjaec. This answers D. Brooke. RING. C. Cox— Apply to Johnny Walker, Golden- square ; see his adver- tisement In our ring column. E. Silverser— About list. F J G— About 5ft 9iin. T. B. Cooper— No. J O— l: They have set- to three times. 2: 5ft 9iin. F S, Derby— No. Newcastle Arms— 6ft lOJin. Brave Old Oak— In 1850. Rowland Cashel Each about 6ft ljin. Tbe Sun— For debt. John Shaw— 1: About lOat 101b. 2: list, or thereabouts. Red Cow— Cobley beat liooke, July 30, 1861. P O W— He was not weighed to our knowledge. Tom Price had better write to Harry Burgess. Oswald— 1: £ 500 a side. 2: 500 guineas. G W— No. Peter Crawley— There are no diffi- culties as to the rules, which are strong enough; the thing is how to carry them out. Young Broome will be obliged to Bill Evans if he will forward the articles left with him on Wed- nesday to Bob Travers. R E P— Three years. S. Ramsbottom— We do not know of such a pugilist. W. Pratt— About 13st- 121b. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are. not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. R A, Liverpool— Yes. March Fly— Yes. J. Compton— No. R B S— 52st 21b. W B— Apply to a saddler; we have no receipt. Protector— We do not know of a gymnasium in either place. There is an excellent one kept by Capt Chiosso in Oxford- street. A M Z- Yes. B W J— You can compel him to give her up. Consult an attor- ney. Chislehurst, K— Yes. Q U Ii— Get " How to brew good beer," by Pitt, published by Longman. J. Inskipe— 7301b. This answers Tribanaux. Mr Jebb— Harrow is a public school. T T— We never measured either distance. Davit— Yes. Z— To the best of our belief he can. H- We should think Mr Reilly, of Ilolborn, the most likely man to assist you in disposing of your gun. A. Scott— A legal question. A S W— J., of course. R. Edmondson— We have no re- cord. W. Fisher— Get Stonehenge's work on the greyhound, published by Routledge. T Y C— We should give the palm to the Zoological Gardens. Hill and Vale— Oliver Twist. Carlow— The marriage is perfectly legal. T. W. Elam— They are repeatedly traversed from end to end. J W— You can do so. people give us one or the other, or to take our manufactures ? Prom the first it has appeared to common sense, and, let us add, to common justice, perfectly clear that, if the Japanese did not wish to deal with us, we had no right to compel them to do so. We did compel them ; we joined the French and the Americans in exercising the compulsion; and see what is the result. It is the old tale, the proof that, in the words ( the real, not the often misquoted words) of Hudibras :— " He that complies against his will Is of the same opinion still." We compelled compliance; we bent the bough of the tree, but the compliance was deceptive, the bough has sprung back to its natural position. Or, dropping metaphor, the Japanese, forced for a time from the course which they liked, have violently at- tempted a return to it. True it is that the style of their attempt is one which nothing can justify ; true it is that as soon as they had conceded to us the rights of visitors and traders, they bound themselves by all the laws of morality and justice not to commit murder on those who came to tliem in the character which they had consented to recognise. True, therefore, is it that as they have violated all the obligations they undertook— as they have committed outrages and refused reparation— we are justified in punishing them ; but still the question will present itself why we created a state of things in which such outrages became possible, nay, which was almost certain to lead to their perpetration ? The Japanese are essentially a barbarous people. They are said to be wealthy, to have luxuries, to be acquainted with what are called the elegancies of life, and, therefore, they are put above the Red Indian or the wild New Zealander. This is an absurd mode of treating the question. If they possessed all the arts in the greatest perfection, but were utterly deficient, as they appear to be, in truth, honour, and justice, they would be, and would de- serve to be considered, barbarians. This seems to be their real condition. The Tycoon, who is represented as their sovereign, appears to wish for our trade. In other words he has interests which induce him to favour us, but-, supposing him not to favour merely to betray, then it is clear that his interests and wishes are opposed to those of his nobility ( called the Daimios), and that he has not the power to control them, to prevent them committing the most flagitious acts, or to force them to make reparation for such acts when they have been committed. So we are in this condition: we go to Japan with a bale of goods in one hand and a revolver in the other, and tell tlie Japanese that they must accept the first, or that we shall use the second ; and then, because they pretend to receive us with a smile, but stab while they smile, they impose on us the necessity of fighting them. A more discreditable condition of things can hardly be imagined. And wbat has it brought us to ? Under the first fear of our revolver they have ad- mitted us to their country. Then they have barbarously mur- dered some of our innocent and confiding countrymen who trusted their promises and their pretences, and now that they have refused reparation or even apology for these murders, we have bom- barded one place upon their coast, and have embittered their hatred without conquering their barbarism. We have lost good English lives to revenge another loss of the same kind, but without any hope of doing more than beginning a profitless quarrel. Honour may now compel us to proceed, but the imprudence and the folly, not to say the injustice, which originally engaged us in our pre- sent course are undoubted. We entered on it in spite of the prin- ciples of Free Trade, for those principles utterly disclaim com- pulsion. If the Japanese would not trade with us, they ought to have been left to their exclusiveness. If they were right in it, there could be no justice on our side in forcing thein from it; if they were wrong they would have felt their error in time, and have offered us at last what at first they had refused. And in neither case had we the right to compel them to an intercourse which they disliked. A vicious beginning has had a melancholy continuation, and things threaten rather to become worse than better. We have followed a system which needlessly betrayed Mr Richardson to death, and which has now sacrificed many more lives in the hopeless task of properly avenging him. " Prince Satsuma," as the barbarian offender is pompously called, will, no doubt, like other brutal despots, pride himself on " the magna- nimity" with which he has met the threats and efforts of the Eng- lish, having done so, like other despots, at the cost of, not him- self, but of the poor creatures who are the dependents on his despotic will. LONDON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24. IRISH AFFAIRS. If it is true that in the midst of jokes there arises something bitter, it is equally true that in the midst of bitterness there will arise something ridiculous. The ridiculous may not compensate for the bitter, but, at any rate, it presents a momentary diversion. You must laugh, though the laugh is not one of enjoyment. The Earl of Leitrim has just given occasion for a laugh of this kind, and so varies for a moment the dreariness of the accounts we re- ceive from Ireland. This odd personage does notlike the Lord- Lieu- tenant, but being wholly unable to make a decent stand- up fight DEATH OF SIE JOHN SPENCER LOGIN.— This gentleman, who passed many years of his life in medical and political employ in India and Persia, died suddenly on 8unday last, at Felixtowe, in Suffolk, at the age of 54. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths in the weekending Oct 17 were 1,205, being 56 above the average. Small- pox was fatal in 29 cases, scarlatina 114, bronchitis 94, & c. The births were 1,001 boys and 938 girls; total 1,939. THE SUPPOSED NANA SAHIB.— Bombay papers say:—" The prisoner supposed to be the Nana Sahib " turns out to be a high priest of the Mahrattas, who is waiting the final orders of Govern- ment for his disposal. He subsists entirely on milk, refusing every other kind of food.'' DEATH OF ME HOPE, M. P. FOE NEW WINDSOB.— Mr G. W. Hope, a Conservative member for New Windsor, died on Sunday morning, Oct 18, at Lufiness, N. B., where he had been staying for the benefit of his health. DEATH OF ME LANGSTON, M. P. FOE OXFOED.— We have to announce the death of Mr James H. Langston, ef Sarsden House, Chipping Norton, and of 143, Piccadilly. Mr Langston was a staunch Liberal, and had represented the city of Oxford for some years. DEATH OF SIE RALPH ANSTBUTHEB.— We have to announce that Sir Ralph Abercromby Anstruther died on Sunday, Oct 18, at his seat of Balcaskie, Fifeshire. Sir Ralph was only in his 59th year, but had for several years been in declining health. He was son of General Anstruther, who distinguished himself in the Peninsular war. From first to last Sir Ralph was highly respected by men of all parties, and in all the private relations of life his benevolent spirit and his deep sense of duty and of honour won him warm attachment. He is succeeded in the baronetcy and estates ( which are situated in Fife and Caithness) by his son, Colonel Robert Anstruther. The address suggested by the Marquisof Clanricarde, condemn- ing the conduct of Lord Leitrim, has been adopted, and forwarded to the Earl of Carlisle, by a large number of peers, magistrates, and landowners of the county Gal way. COLONEL CBAWLEY.— The court- martial on Col Crawley will probably begin in the second week ef November ; when it will end is beyond our powers of guessing. A number of the officers have received leave from this week till November 5 and Decem- ber 30. The men have been, by the judicious arrangements of Brigadier Hodge, attached to the 13tli for service, and have some- thing to do, instead of wasting their time in canteens, tap- rooms, or idleness. The cause of the delay in proceeding to trial is merely the non- arrival of the last batch of witnesses from India. It is to be hoped the Judge- Advocate will confine the evidence closely to the points raised in the two charges on which Colonel Crawley is to be tried, and that he will not permit extraneous issues to be raised. With such a host of witnesses the trial might be mad a as long as that of Warren Hastings, if every hare that may be started is to be run to death.— Army and Navy Gazette. THE CBYSTAL PALACE POULTRY SHOW.— On Saturday a pri- vate view of the Poultry Show at the Crystal Palace, appointed to commence on and continue the three following days, was afforded to the Press and some few privileged persons, after the judges had concluded their inspection and made their awards. The poultry classes consisted of 36 pens of Spanish, 105 Dorking, 54 Cochin China, 24 BrahmaPootra, 69 game fowl, 75 Hamburgh, 18 Polish, 4 Malay, 66 bantams, 3 ducks, 10 geese, 8 turkeys, 4 ornamental waterfowl, 12 pheasants, of various kinds, and 53 other varieties. Of pigeons there were 59 pens of pouters, 52 carriers, 12 dragon3, 14 almond tumblers, 36 of mottled or other short- faced birds, 16 Jacobines, 13 owls, 9 nuns, 21 turbits, 12 fantails, 13 barbs, 12 magpies, 16 trumpeters, 17 Spanish and Leghorn runts, and 24 new varieties, with 105 rabbits. The general character of tlie show was described by the judges to be a very great improvement on preceding ones, so far as its general excellence is concerned, there being fewer poor specimens than usual on such occasions, whilst, on the other hand, the points of excellence were so great and equal in some of the classes, more especially in the Brahma Pootra, Dorking, and Spanish classes, that it became a very difficult ques- tion to decide which pens carried off the palm. The gold and silver- laced bantams were exceedingly pretty and attractive, as are also some very beautiful specimens of the " duck- wing'' breed. The grey and mottled geese and turkeys were in fine condition, and the show of ducks is without question exceedingly fine, some of the Aylesbury being very little smaller than ordinary- sized geese. Some of the ornamental waterfowl and the gold and silver pheasants had their plumage in beautiful order. The pigeons were without doubt a very choice selection, and although we were unable, being no very great adepts in ornithology, to distinguish " kites" from " agates," " duns" from " grizzles,'' " Jacobins" from " nuns," " turbot- s" from " barbs,'' or " trumpeters" from " priests," " archangels,'' " wonga- wongas," or " satinettes," still it could not fail to be observed that they were all very beautiful specimens of their respective classes, and" it is really no stretch of imagination to say that there were some pigeons very little smaller in size than the ordinary' barn- door fowls. The rabbits were also generally considered a fair average specimen. We have not space to give a list of the prize winners. DEATH OF A POACHEB.— An inquest was held last week at the Shropshire Infirmary on the body of Edward Jeffreys, a noted poacher. It seems that a Mr Hamlet, a surgeon, was called up to see the deceased, whom he found in a lane bleeding. He asked him what had happened. He said, " I had a gun on my shoulder, and when I was getting over the stile the top bar flew away and threw me down, and the contents of both barrels went into me.'' Mr Hamlet went and got a horse and cart, and took him home.— Mr Eddowes, house surgeon, said: " Deceased was brought in about eleven o'clock on the 27th of September. He was suffering from a wound, and he died on the 5th of October. He told me that he was getting over a stile, and the top bar was loose, that he stumbled forward and fell, and that the gun, which he was holding over his left shoulder, with the butt end back- wards, fell forward and struck the ground and discharged. The contents of the gun entered his body over the hip joint and passed out at the back. Since his death I made a post mortem, examina- tion, and I find that he died from mortification, the result of the weund.''— The jury found a verdict of Accidental Death.— Jeffreys was a notorious poacher. He had been several times in gaol, and was once sentenced to five years' penal servitude. He had twice before been badlj'shot. CLEVEB ESCAPE FROM MILLBANK PENITENTIAEY.— A convict named Martin Sheen, on Monday, escaped from the prison at against him in the House of Lords, determines to prevent him ob- ... taining refreshment in any hotel situate on the Leitrim estates. ; Millbank; his age is 28, though he looks somewhat older. He is A more funny mode of annoying a political adversary could not be j 5 feet 6 inches in height, of fair complexion, with iron grey hair imagined— a more ungentlemanly proceeding could hardly be and hazel eyes. He is somewhat inclined to be stout, and his devised. One laughs to see a lord- lieutenant thus descend to such genuine snobbism as to fancy that he can avenge political hostility by the means of such folly. The old tale of cutting oft your nose to be revenged on your face is a counterpart of this folly. Had the hotel keeper received a suggestion to betray the Viceroy into extravagance, and then to mulct him by a heavy- bill, though t he making of such a suggestion would have conferred no honour on him who made it, he would not have cut so ridicu- lous a figure as he does now. The Earl of Leitrim has prevented one of his tenants, an innkeeper, from enjoying a piece of good luck in the shape of a visit from the Viceroy, and, of course, pays the disappointed innkeeper all the profit he might otherwise have obtained. Or, if he does not so pay the innkeeper, then the laughter which would otherwise follow the act becomes converted into scorn, and something worse than even the imputation of snob- bism attaches itself to the present wearer of the Leitrim coronet. We are warned that Ireland is at present in a very distressed state. The bountiful harvest which blessed England has either not existed in Ireland, or is incapable of conferring to that country the advantages it has produced here. But why incapable? Why is the bount- v of Heaven unproductive there ? It is because of the folly of men. The spirit which the Earl of Leitrim has shown towards the Viceroy is but one manifestation of that vulgar and mischievous spirit which has so long and so cruelly worked in Ireland for the disadvantage of that country. There a gentle- manly, a Christian tolerance of the opinions of others is, as a rule, unknown. Exceptions there are to this rule, and bright ex- ceptions too, but they are all the brighter in appearance for the darkness of the general rule itself. But they are few in number. The really good objects in life are sacrificed to feelings of ani- mnntw nn awnmit nf nrvlirieal or of church differences. The whole nose and right hand are broken. He is a surgeon by profession, a Roman Catholic in religion ; his friends live, or did live, at No. 85, Wardour- street., Soho, and he was sentenced to ten years' penal servitude for forgery about 18 months ago at the Central Criminal Court. It appears that after his conviction he was re- moved to Pentonville, where he made certainly one, if not more, attempts to escape, and was removed to Millbank for more safe custody. During the time he has been at Millbank he has made nearly a dozen attempts to escape. On one occasion, indeed, he had reached the roof of the prison, when he was detected, and for some time after kept heavily ironed. On that occasion he had in his possession a large knife, and it remains a mystery how he be- came possessed of it, as he had been in prison for some months, and, according to the regulations, had been regularly searched and stripped twice in each week, the cell examined twice every day, and a search also made when he went out for exercise in the care of a warder. The windows of the prisoner's cell are about 38ft. nigh, and it seems he managed to remove a number of bricks from one of the corners of the ceil, making a hole large enough for him to get his body through. He had provided himself with a rope made of cocoanut fibre, probably from the matting in the chapel. At the end of this rope was a hook fashioned out of the wire by which the tin drinking mugs are fastened round the rim. From the aperture he had made in the corner of his cell he lowered himself down about 12ft on to the roof of a building called the general ward. Here he possessed himself of a piece of board 6ft long by 9in wide, one of the tables, and also all the sash lines from the windows. With these things he returned to his cell. He used the table for a platform, and from it threw the hook end of the coir rope up to the gutter. By the aid of a bag of sand which he had probably gathered from the allowance made mosity on account of political or of church differences. The whole people do not and will not work together for the good of the | for cleaning out the cells, he gave weight to his hook and secured country and of themselves. They prefer to be quarrelsome, and it to the gutter noiselessly. He must then have pulled himself up y IVERPOOL AUTUMN CUP.— ILEX has the a i greatest certainty he ever had for this race— the horse is in 101b lighter than was expected. Circular 13 stamps, including the first three in the Cambridgeshire. I sent The Monk and 10 other winners this yreek, mukicg soa winners tliis season, 35, Ludaak- street, London, E, C( bigoted, and intolerant. However we in England may ridicule the folly of preventing an innkeeper from enjoying the opportunity of a bit of profitable trading, merely because it involved the deal- ing with a political opponent— however we may censure the reso- lution to refuse travelling accommodation and refreshment to an adversary— the thing in Ireland was looked on as very clever, though perhaps very cruel. It excited a shout of triumph, or a howl of anger. Its true character was not appreciated except by a few, and these are too few to influence the conduct and aifect the condition of the whole country. It is to this moral defect in the percept ions of Irishmen generally that the distress of Ireland is owing. Tlie country is productive; it is perfectly free; its inhabitants are active and intelligent, but there hangs over them that curse of intolerance, which, display- ing itself in ail ranks and among men of all shades of opinion, prevents them from combining their energies for the good of each other and of the country of their birth. JAPAN. We are at war with Japan. How strange does this announce- ment sound! What is Japan ? A country from which we ob- tained tbe idea of those teaboards which our great grandmammas bought, and the manufacture of which we have successfully imitated. by the coir rope, taking the sash lines with him. This brought him to the roof of the main building, and, fastening the sashline from one of the chimneys, he lowered himself down into the gar- den. Safely there, he made for the boundary wall, which is from 20ft to 25ft high, and again making use of the coir rope with the hook and sandbag, reached the top. of the wall, let himself down on the other side, and left the coir rope hanging there be- hind him. He had then only- to cross the vacant piece of ground outside the building, get over some iron railings, and, as he un- doubtedly did, make his escape. This daring escape was from E ward in the 5th sexagon, the one that faces towards Ponsonby- place, and for coolness of execution and determination has hardly been surpassed. It is almost needless to say that the utmost vigilance is being shown to effect the re- capture of tbeconvict, but as he is not known as a regular offender, of course the difficulty of recognition becomes increased. THE WOLVEBHAMPTON AND DUDLEY MYSTERIES.— On Tues- day the inquest on the body of the man Cheenery, who was found murdered in his house in Wolverhampton in August last, was for the fifth time resumed at the Coach and Horses in that town, be- fore Mr T. M, Phillips, coroner. William Phillips ( alias " Cock- ney,") and Henry Barnes " the Matchman," who had cohabited with the girl Rosantia Steadrnan, were examined at great length, but threw 110 light on the affair. After a brief consultation, the jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against some person or T . ... ... . „, . lf, persons unknown. After recording the verdict, the coroner said it is something more ; it is a country 01 sucn weaim the mystery still remained a mystery. and of such productiveness that we wish to trade with it, knowing BENSON'S CHUECH AND TUBP. ET CLOCKS.— Clergymen, archi- that we could do so with great commercial profit. And so, be- i teets, committees, & c., can be furnished with estimates and speci- cause our interests induce us to force a trade upon Japan, we an- • fications for every description of horological machine, especially tually enter upon a war. What right have we to make a country, | cathedral and public clocks, chiming tKnes on any number of which desires no commerce, to become a commercial country ! j bells. A short pamphlet on church and turret clocks, post free Why, because we want Japanese produce or Japanese gold, and Ion receipt of one stamp.— J. W. Benson, maker of the great clock wish to sell to the Japanese our goods, are we to make that of the Exhibition, 1862,33 and 34, Ludgate- hill, E. C. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, FRANCE. M Delangle has been appointed first Vice- President of the Senate. MM Rouland, Forcade, and Chaix d'Estange have taken the oaths of fidelity to the Emperor. His Majesty has thanked them for having consented to resign the functions of senators in order to accept more active political positions. The Opinion Na- tionale says:—" The Opinion of Port au Prince publishes impor- tant news of the St Domingo insurrection. Santana is reported to have retreated into the forest of Azica, where be was pursued by the Domingan General Fiorentino. Santiago is stated to have capitulated, after a sanguinary combat. Colonel Jatsara Palengo has been appointed chief of the Domingan Republic." The Pays energetically opposes a war undertaken by France alone. France is, however, to take part with devotion and energy in a war in common with her allies to carry out the policy hitherto pursued in favour of Poland. The Pays denies that France has partici- pated in the recent negotiations upon the Polish question, and states that England and Austria are endeavouring to come to an understanding upon the subject of an identical note. France is awaiting the result of these negetiations. Europe knows that France will adhere t- o every act according with existing circum- stances, and satisfying public opinion in Europe, which the agreement of the three powers desires to represent-. M Rouher has been appointed Minister of State, and M Rouland President of the Council of State. A decree has been issued fixing three as the number of the vice- presidents of the Council of State. The vice- presidents will exercise, in regard to the Senate and Corps Legislatif, the powers determined by Article 51 of the Constitu- tion. MM Forcade. Laroquette and Chaix d'Estrange have been appointed Vice- Presidents of the Council of State, and M Vuitry, governor of the bank, Honorary Vice- President. ITALY. The Russian consuls in Italy have published a circular requiring all Poles residing in Italy to return to their country as soon as the term for which their passports are granted expires under penalty of their property being confiscated. SWEDEN. The Swedish press, except the Allehanda, is unanimous in stating that the stipulations of a treaty of alliance with Denmark are agreed upon, but that the ratification of the treaty will not take place until German troops are despatched to Holstein. It has been formally announced on the part of Denmark that the attempt to enforce " execution" will be treated as a declaration of war. DENMAKK. The Government has ordered that a large body of troops shall be massed upon the southern frontier of Schleswig. PRUSSIA. The result of the preliminary elections is that the old Liberal majority has been increased. A marked slight has just been offered to the King of Prussia on the part of the city of Cologne. A great fete having been proposed in that Rhenish town to cele- brate the completion of the nave and transept of the world- famous cathedral there, the King expressed a wish, through the mouth of his entourage, to take part in the ceremonies. The town council of Cologne, however, would not hear of the King's presence, and formally refused to make any grant of money for the purpose of entertaining him. Whilst on May 18 the same town council had resolved that the city corporation, as such, should celebrate the completion of the works on October 15, a few months later; when FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, OCT 20. ADMIRALTY, OCT 14.— Royal Marine Artil: First Lieut H. B. Savage to be lieut and quartermas, v Halliday, prom. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Benjamin Illingworth, late of Bradford, Yorkshire, tailor. BANKRUPTS. Edward Chas. Masterton, Clyde- terrace, Hill- street, Peckhaia. William Wooilard, Well- street, Gray's Inn- road. James King, iun, Knighton Villas, Woodford. Wm. Henry Willson, Milton- next- Sittingbourne, coal merchant. Bennett Cassell, Commercial- street, Whitechapel. John Shambrook, Bishop's Hatfield, Hertfordshire, grocer. Eliza Kay, Blackfriars- road, schoolmistress. Wm. Henry Willison. Kensington and Brompton, chemist. Alfred Briggs, Winkfield, near Windsor, grocer. Wm. Mounsey, Glasshouse- buildings, Minories, commission agent. H. Ewens, Marion- sq, Hackney- rd, dealer in firewood on commission* Maria Ladd, Wells- street, Oxford- street. Robert Huggins, sen, Shoreditch and Whitechapel, fish factor. Henry Johnson, St George- st, St George- in- the- East, beer retailer. James Coutts, Plumstead, Baptist minister. John A. Coffey, Providence- row, Finsbury, manufacturing engineer* Wm. Esam, I'ortland- ter and St John's Wood- place, schoolmaster. Abraham Azuelos, Noble- street, City, fancy warehouseman. Wm. Surman, Cliftoii- on- Teme, Staffordshire, butcher. Thomas Emberton, Tunstall, coalmaster. John Griffiths, sen, Condover, Shropshire, farmer. Joseph Stevens, Upper Wawensmere, Warwickshire, farmer. J. Homer, Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, and Birmingham, scrivener. Thomas Cook, late of Weston- super- Mare, builder. James Marshall, Bristol, butcher. David Jeremy, Ystragynlais, Breconshire, draper. John Spincer, Corfe Castle, Dorsetshire, merchant. Thos. Wilkinson, Millholme, Skipton, Yorkshire, cotton spinner. Edmund Hirst, Marsden, near Hudderstield, woollen manufacturer. Henry Darnley, late of Cleckheaton, commission agent. Foster Crapper, late of Halifax, manufacturer of damasks. Henry Warliurst, late of Sheffield, beerseller. William Bagshaw. late of Sheffield, butcher. J. seph Hughes, Liverpool, joiner. John Henry Taylor, late of Liverpool, smallware dealer. Henrv Davies, Liverpool, iron merchant. George Wynne, Llandudno, beer- house keeper. Edward Upton, Liverpool, eating- honse keeper. Josef Tomscliitz, Liverpool, commission agent. William Hooker, Liverpool. William Turner, Reading, manure manufacturer. William Allix, Grantham, innkeeper. Marv Stilborn, Yapham, Yorkshire, housekeeper. Timothy Huddleston, Gresford, Denbighshire, bookkeeper. Elizabeth Phillips, Bath, Somerset, grocer. George Brown, Tetford, Lincolnshire, beer- house keeper. Edward Moyses Kirman, Flottergate, Great Grimsby, bootmaker. Charles Adams Revitt, Sheffield, publican. John Darbyshire, Barker Pool, Sheffield, optician. John Broad hurst, Sheffield, journeyman case maker. Francis Eteson, Barnsley, joiner. George Davidson, Great Salkeld, agricultural labourer. YVm. Norris. Slade End, Cambridgeshire, general shop keeper. Robert Douthwaite, Tollerton, Yorkshire, cattle dealer. William Dixon, Lowestoft, smack owner. John Clee, sen, Dudley. Noah Allpert, Dudley, licensed victualler. Edward Topham, Bradford, labourer. Moses Ilerwich Levine, Norwich, jeweller. William Horswill, Diptford, Devonshire, bootmaker. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. J. Dunlop, Govan and Whiteinch, near Glasgow, joiner. D. Duncan, Rothesay, innkeeper. P. Hay and Co, and J. Hay and W. Beverley, Aberdeen, merchants. A. Low, Alvth, grocer. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY. OCT 23, INDIA OFFICE, OCT 23.— Her . Majesty has been pleased to approve of the undermentioned promotions and alterations of rank amongst the officers of the Staff Corps and of Her Majesty's Indian Military Forces: — BENGAL STAFF CORPS— To be major: Capt C. Baldwin. To be captain s , - . . , - • 1 Lieut G. C. Thomson. BENGAL AKMY.— General List of Infantry Offi- tne news arrived that YViliiaml. intended to put in an appear- cers- Ens J. A. D. Gordon to be lieut, in succession to Ingram, late 1st the Roman Catholic clergy and other persons interested in the building of the cathedral. The people of Cologne desired him not, and were determined not to pay for the reception of the faithless monarch. They even threatened, if he should arrive, to stop indoors and leave him to perform the ceremonies by himself. So he had to go back to Berlin. AUSTRIA. Some of the Austrian journals are arguing that, the annexation of the Ionian Islands to the Greek kingdom, involves a danger to Austria. If the fortifications of Corfu pass into the hands of the Greeks, there is great danger, says the Ost Deutsche Post, for the Austrian empire. What would become of Trieste and Ragusa, if ever Corfu and Ancona joined hands? Consequently the Vienna journals demand that the citadel of Corfu be demolished. The General Correspondenz says:—" The Polish insurrection is increa- sing in the governments of Lublin, 1' lock, and Cracow. Notwith- standing the confiscation of arms by the Austrian authorities, numerous detachments are hastening from Galicia to assist the insurgents. Meanwhile the Russians are energetically carrying out their policy of extermination. Besides the system of expro- priation pursued by the Government the soldiers commit extor- tions and plunder on their own account." The Botschafter states, upon authentic information, that great military preparations are being made in Bessarabia, POLAND. Advices received from St Petersburg state that orders have been given to send two divisions of infantry aud dragoons into Poland. Eleven plated batteries, intended to reinforce the Black Sea flotilla, are about to be equipped. The last number of the Niepodleglosc, the official organ of the Polish National Government in Warsaw, contains a circular note of the National Government to its agents abroad relative to the executions ordered by the former. AU that has been published respecting the executions was an intentional exaggeration of the Russian organs, which the National Govern- ment rejects as a calumny. The Hotel de Ville, at Warsaw, was discovered to be on fire in three places simultaneously in the inte- rior of the archive department, parts of which are separated by interior courts. No doubt is entertained of this tire being the work of incendiaries. AU the treasure chests, securities, account- books, and valuable objects have been saved. Letters received from War- saw state that the Government has ordered civilians to give up all arms, and permits for the possession of arms till the next day. The Breslauer Zeitung states that all officials of Polish descent in Warsaw are to be dismissed and replaced by Russians. It is far- ther stated that the Russian Government has annulled all annual contracts, and reduced them to quarterly engagements. Two national gendarme have been hanged at Warsaw. AU function- aries of, Polish nationality are to be dismissed immediately if stationed on the frontiers, and from the 1st January next, if employed at Warsaw. The Russian language is to be employed in future in the acts of administration in Poland. A person named Ignatowski presented himself to M Kretkowski, the Governor of Augustovo, and handed him a decree of General Mouravieff, ordering that the four northern districts of the Go- vernment of Augustovo are in future to be considered as in every sense belonging to the government of VVilna. The decree ordered Kretkowski to effect the surrender at once to Ignatowski and to leave his pest. The astonished governor immediately telegraphed to his superior in Warsaw, the chief director of the committee for Home Affairs, who hastened with the intelligence to General Berg. Unexpected as was the news, together with the method of its communication, the general was of opinion that as Mouravieff claimed authority by superior order, his decree must be obeyed without delay, to which effect an answer was forthwith sent by the telegraph. At the present moment, therefore, tliesefour, in every respect important districts, are already severed from the kingdom and annexed by decree to Russia. The importance of the step is self evident. The Russian Government is determined to carry out the forcible Russianisation © f Lithuania. She will drive the Polish wedge out of the Lithuanian body at any price. Appeal- ing to her historical claims upon Lithuania as once a Russian pro- vince, it is to be Russianised throughout its whole former extent, and at the same time serve to round off the frontier towards Po- land. It is evident that this proceeding is the clearest possible breach of the Vienna treaties. M Archimowicz, has arrived to take the chief direction of the civil administration of the king- dom, in the room of the Marquis Wielopolski. The archives of the Hotel de Viile of Warsaw were destroyed by the late fire. M Kretkowski, director of thePolishCredit Foncier, has been arrested in pursuance of orders from St Petersburg, and transported to Siberia. THE IONIAN ISLANDST The Ionian Parliament has resolved by a vote of 33 to 3 that the Protectorate of England over the Ionian Islands shall cease im- mediately, the Seriate be dissolved, and the Ionian Islands forth- with be annexed fo Greece. The Ionian Parliament has discussed the draft of a message to the Lord High Commissioner. One para- graph of the address states that the fortresses should be handed over to King George in their present condition. Public rejoicings on account of the annexation of the loaian Islands continue. GREECE. Advices received from Athens state that the National Assembly has decided to recall to the capital the troops sent to a distance for acts of insubordination. This determination has produced a bad effect among the people. Several accidents occurred in Athens on the occasion of the fetes given to celebrate the annexation of the Ionian Islands. AMERICA. A large force of Federal cavalry, strongly supported by infantry, crossed the Rappahannock at Beverley's and Kelly's Fords, and attacked General Stuart. A severe engagement ensued, continued from early in the morning until late in the afternoon, when the enemyr was forced to recross the river with heavy loss, leaving 400 prisoners, three pieces of artillerj-, and several colours in our hands. General Rodes marched from Berryville to Martinsburg, where he took 7u0 prisoners, five pieces of artillery, and a con- siderable quantity of stores. More than 4,000 prisoners, 29 pieces of artillery, 270 waggons and ambulauces, with 400 horses, were captured, besides a large amount of military store?. Our loss was small. On the night that Ewell appeared'at Winchester the Union troops in front of A. P. Hill, at Fredericksburg, recrossed the Rappahannock, and the next disappeared behind the hills of Stafford. The whole army of General Hooker withdrew from the line of the Rappahannock, pursuing the roads near the Potomac, and 110 favourable opportunity was offered for attack. General Banks has ordered the conscription in Louisiana. Negroes on the plantations will be detailed for service. Governor Brown, of Georgia, who is a Secession upholder, is reported to be re- elected. The Piichmond inquirer expresses the gratification of the Con- federates at having the French for their neighbours in Mexico, and says the South would willingly make an alliance with France to protect French and Southern interests in America, and de- nounces all peace propositions. MEXICO. The Paris papers publish a telegram from St Nazaire, with in" t- elligence from Vera Cruz to the 18th of September, stating that according to news received from the interior of Mexico, a numer- ous party exists favourable to the annexation, pure and simple, of Mexico to France. rations of rank: Lieut G. Waterhouse to take rank from May 10, 1863; Lieut B. H. Kussell to take rank from June 6, 1863. Army rank: Lieutenant William Wilson Clark, late 36th Native Infantry,, having completed fifteen years service to be captain by brevet. Medical Officers: Surg J. Hilliard, M. I)., to be surg- major; SurgW. Craddock, M. D., to be surg- major; Surg F. M. Clifford to be surg- major. MADRAS STAFF CORPS— To be Captain: Lieut Il. Watson. MA- DRAS ARMY.— 31st Native Infantry: Lieut G. N. Stephens to be capt in succession to Revell, retired. Alterations of Rank.— 31st Native In- fantry: Capt H. C. Menzies to take rank from Dec 10, 1862.— General List of Infantry Officers: Lieut R. Hunter to take rank from January 5, 1863; Lieutenant Henry Elliott Dashwood Bayley to take rank from January 12, 1863; Lieut J. H. Gaussen to take rank from Jan 14, 1863; Lieut J. L. G. Silver to take rank from March 12, 1863; Lieut H. T. H. Baber to take rank from April 13,1863; Lieut S. L. Hunt to take rank from April 15, 1863. Medical Officers: Surg R. P. Linton tobesurg- maj; Assist- Surg D. Mackenzie to be surg, v Sanderson, retired; Assist ® SurgG. Baillie, M. D., to be surg, v Colebrook, ret. BOMBAY STAFF CORPS.— To be Majors: Capt G. C. Everard; Capt W. C. Parr.— BOMBAY ARMY.— 23a Nat Inf: Lieut C. J. Turnbull to be capt, in succes- sion to Shewell ( Staff Corps), deceased. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. George Samuel Frankham, Mead- row, Westminster- road, builder. BANKRUPTS. Robert Henry Hill, Francis- street, Newington, attorney's clerk. George Hancock, > t Thomas- street, Southwark, porter. Thomas Knight, Southampton- street, Camberwell, grocer. George Frost, Pelham- place, Bermondsey, carman. William Towsey, Southampton, hotel keeper. William Lees, Francis- street, Lambeth, cab driver. Francis Roiner, Arthur- road, Tollington Park, clerk in the Admiralty, Thomas Frederick Tyerman, Park- place, Chelsea, architect. John Flinn, Belgrave- terrace, slate merchant. Hugh William Patrick, Broad- street, Golden- square, dentist. Thomas Lewis, Commercial- street, Whitechapel, printer. Caleb Mulley, Stanton, Suffolk, farmer. William Williams, sen, Providence- buildings, New Kent- road, turner, T. Lambert, James- grove, Peckham, book- keeper. M. S. Richards, Portsea, commercial traveller. I. Abrahams, Great Portland- street, agent. William Brown. Hastings, tobacconist. James Dencon Young, Rolls terrace, Chelsea, contractor. T. Todd, Little North- street, Whitechapel- road, match maker. Robert Hewitt, Reading, tailor. W. A. Turner, White's Grounds, Bermondsey, starch manufacturer. W. G. Hasleham, Penton- place, Walworth, ret lieut. E. D. J. M'Carthy, East Surrey- grove, Peckham, clerk. P. R. Sliarpe, Beaumont- square, Mile End, traveller. Henrv Edward Strong, Rochester, Custom House agent. JohnStuckev, Clevedon, Somersetshire, deaier. Aaron Amos" Goold, Little Dean, Gloucestarshire, clerk. Henry Thomas Kiilner, Gloucester, coal merdhant. John Banks, Barkston- ash, Yorkshire, farmer. John Harrison, Guisborough, Yorkshire, innkeeper. John Piercy, York, provision dealer. Richard Hey, Dewsburv, Yorkshire, woollen mamfr. Wm. Hohson, Wath- up'on- Dearne, Yorkshire, oil and tallow merchant Jonas Kinsley, Kingston- upon- Hull, brass founder. Joseph Sylvester, Louth, Lincolnshire, watchmaker. Samuel Brown, Macclesfield, silk agent. Eleanor Kempster, Manchester, egg deaier. James Chriep, North Shields, innkeeper. Edward Smith, Worcester, builder. James Dunn, Worcester, licensed victualler. Michael Hickey, Birmingham, grocer. John Benjamin Riley, Nottingham, slater. James Po'dger, Weston- super- Mare, Somersetshire, baker. David Llewellyn, Brigend, Glamorganshire, builder. William Kelley Cornish, Bristol, accountant. Richard Connon, South Shields, shipowner. James Scoon, Bewaldeth, Cumberland, farmer. John Vele Nicklin, Lowestoft, engine driver. Samuel Robert Haward, Lowestoft, butcher. William Leighton, Kingston- upon- Hull, innkeeper. Charles Clark, Chesterfield, grocer. George Wilson, Clay- cross, Derbyshire, carrier. Robert Hamilton Mends, Melbourne, Derbyshire, lieutenant, R. N. William Blakey, Burnley, Lancashire, beerseller. Robert M'Kend, Lancaster, travelling draper. William Parkinson, Over Darwen, Lancashire, cloth manufacturer. James Carruthers, Barrow, Lancashire, stonemason. Abel Marsh, Sheffield, stonemason. John Hook, jun, Hereford, innkeeper. William Davies, Hereford, upholsterer. John Powell, Brookfield, Herefordshire, wheelwright. George Ileweston. Cockermouth, innkeeper. William Billett, Out. wood, Somersetshire, farmer. John Meades, Stratford- upon- Avon, carpenter. Disney Tummey, Wednesbury, Staffordshire, draper. John Brannan, sen, Birmingham, cattle dealer. William Gadd. Birmingham, blacksmith, Frederick Hodges, Balsall Heath, Worcestershire, bricklayer. John Dews Tolley, Birmingham. Charles Ilavward, Birmingham. J » hn Slater", Birmingham, ivory turner. William Sparks, Drayton, Oxfordshire, farmer. Ephraiin Woodhouss Nottingham, furniture dealer. W. Ridley, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, trimming manufacturer. Edmund Frost, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, licensed victualler. John Vince, Ipswich, shoeing and general smith. William Driffield Holtby, Haxby, Yorkshire, corn dealer. William Neal, Knighton, Leicestershire. George Peters, Middle, Shropshire, tailor. James Guy Roper, Whitehaven, Cumberland, journeyman rope maker. John Clarke, Buckland Brewer, Devonshire, farmer. Thomas Fletcher, Portsea, tobacconist. James Mendham, Swaffham, Norfolk, plumber. Edward Sanders, Hanley, Staffordshire, groom. Charles Allman, Pitts Hill, Staffordshire, potter. John Turner, Ecclestou, Lancashire, painter. Thomas Standeven, Halifax, millwright, John Wagstaff. Bawtry, Yorkshire, cattle dealer. Edward Foulkes, Llandudno, Carnarvonshire, fishmonger. Leon Charles Adhemar. Sussex, teacher of French and drawing. William Albert Seale, Brighton, commission agent. SCOTCH SEQ UESTKATION S. Reid and Anderson, Glasgow, wholesale grocers. Samuel Johnston, Glasgow, jute manufacturer. George Leitch, Elie, currier and leather merchant. THE MARKETS- CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.— FRIDAY, The arrivals of home produce at Mark- lane this week have again been moderate; but we have had fair imports of Wheat, Barley, and Oats. The supply of English Wheat here this morning was small, and the de- mand ruled inactive, without any change in prices from those of Mon- day. There was an abundance of foreign showing, the inquiry for which was also heavy at former values. The same remarks will apply to Flour. The demand for Barley was moderate, without change in prices. There was a good supply of Oats, still the best corn could not be ob- tained cheaper. Beans and Peas were a dull trade at Monday's decline of Is per qr. The markets in < he provinces have not been so well sup- plied with Wheat as of late. The trade is without any new feature, the demand and prices being the same as last week. Barley, Oats, Beans, Peas have been generally dull, and in many places easier to purchase. On the Continent the grain markets sympathise with our own, and pressure to seli being invariably accompanied with some decline In value. From New York, however, the latest advices state that large speculative sales were being made, and Wheat and i'lour were goingup. Essex, Kent, aud Suffolk, old white, 38s to 40s; ditto, new, 41 s to 48s; ditto, old red, 41 B to 43s; ditto, new, 41s to 43s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, 41s to 43s. Barley— Malting, 28s to 34s; Chevalier, 33s to 38s ; distilling, 29s. to 31s: grinding, 26a to 28s. Oats— English, feed, ISsto 22s; ditto, potato, 22s to 25s; Scotch feed, new, 19s to 22s; ditto, old, - s to — s: ditto, potato, 22s to25s; Irish feed, white, 15ato 21s; ditto, black, 16s to 21s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, new, 60s to 66s ; ditto, old, — s to — s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 60s to 66 » ; brown, 50s to 55s Beans— Mazagan, 29s to 32s; tick, 30s to 31s; harrow, 32s to 35s ; pigeon, 37s to 42s. Peas— White boilers, 36s to 38s: maple, 87s to 38s; grey, 33a to 34s. Fkatr— T « wn- m& de, per sack, 380ib, 36a to 43s; ditto, country, 27s to31s ; ditto, household, 32stoS4s; Norfolk and Suffolk, 27s to 30b. FORKIGN.— Wheat- Dant- zio, mixed qualities, 46s to 48a ; ditto, extra fine, 51s to 55a : Konlgs- berg, 45s to 47s: Rostock, 43s to 43s; ditto, fine, 43s to 48s : American, white, 46s to 48s: ditto, red, 42s to 44s ; Pomeranian, Ac, 42s to 45s; SUe3ian, red, 41e to 45s ; ditto, white, 44s to 47s; Danish and Holstein, — s to — s; Russian, hard, 36s to 39s ; Petersburg and Riga, 36a to 42s, Barley— Grinding, 25s to 28s; distilling. 29a to 34s. Oats— Dutch, Poland and brew, 17s to 22s ; feed, 15s to 20s ; ditto, feed, — s to — s ; Danish & Swedish, feed, I7s to 22s; St Petersburg, 18s to 21s, Russian, — s to — s. Beana— Freisland and Holsteln, 33s to 37s ; Konlgsberg, 30s to 35s; Egyptian. 30s to 32s. Peas— Feeding, 34s to 37s; flna boilers, 34s to 36s. Indian Corn— White, 29s to 31s ; yellow, 27s to 29e. Flour- French, per sack, 33s to 37s i Spanish, 35s to 38s, American, per bar- rel, IDs to 25s. BREAD.— The prices of Wheaten Bread in the metropolis are from 7( 1 to 7Jd, household 6d to t-^ d, and some bakers are selling at 5$ d per 41b loaf, weighed on delivery. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.— The supply M \ Beasts at to- day's market was moderate, but the general qualir " jf JAPAN. Communication from the Foreign Office has been received- The following telegram has been received from Her Majesty's Agent and Consul General in Egypt:—" All hope of negotiations being at an end, the fleet took up a position opposite Kagosima, and prepared for action. Two shore batteries opened fire on the fleet, which returned it. Three forts were silenced. Our loss was eleven killed, and thirty- nine wounded. Captain Gosling of the Eyralus, and Commander Wilmott were killed. The whole town is' in flames. The fleet stood out engaging the whole of tbe batteries. The city is one mass of ruins. The palace, the factories, the arsenal, & c, are destroyed. Three steamers belong- „„ ^ a ing to Prince Satsuma were destroyed completely. The shore j the stock was middling. Prime breeds changed hands slo yly, at. \ batteries are reported as having been well served." ' Monday's currency. The extreme rates may be quoted at 5s pi I 81b. The show of Sheep was moderate, and the best Downs were ! quite as dear as on Monday, realising 5s 4d 5s 6d per 81b. A few choice THE EXHIBITION OF DOGS.— The fourth Exhibition of Sporting Calves produced 4s 8dper8lb, but inferior qualities of Veal were very and other Dogs in Birmingham has been fixed for the 3oth of dull sa. e, at Monday's currencv. PigsandmiicliCows dull, and lower. November and the 1st, 2d, " and 3d of December, on which days | ^^' Cfox^ fto'^ lto ta M • prijZ^ ta^^ to 5 ® the Bingley Hall Show will be open The prize list for the pre- S 2d to sent year has to a considerable extent been re- arranged as respects 4b 6< l; prime coarse woolled, 4s 8d to 5s 2d; prime South Down 5s 4dl the division for dogs used in field sports, champion classes being 5s 6d. Calves— Large coarse Calves, 3s 4d to 4a 2d; prime small, 4s 4d now opened for previous winners of £ 5 and upwards, in addition to 4s 8d. Pork— Large Hogs, - 3B 6d to 4a Od j neat small porkers, 4s 2d to the ordinary classes. There is also a class for foxhound sires, to 4s 4d. Suckling Calves. 123 to 2<> 8eaca; quarter old store Pigs, 20s and other changes have been made which appear likely to prove to_ 26a_ dItto._ Lambs, 03 01 to 0s Od. Head of Cattle on sale- Beasts satisfactory to exhibitors generally. The premiums are also very 912, C0W3 140, Sheep 4.630, Calves 320, Pigs 400. Foreign— Beasts, sansiaewjry 10 exiuonurs geueiuLi^ . ILK | jicmiuuis air aiso verj 450 Sheep 1 240 Calves 295 liberal in amount; and great care has evidently been exercised in NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS.— These markets have preparing the regulations. The show will again be held in been moderately supplied during the week. Trade, although not active, Paradise- street, but the council are enabled this year to obtain , has been better, and the rates higher for both Beef and Mutton.— additional land, on which a more commodious building can be1 Inferior Beef, 2s 8dtoSs0d; middling, 3B 2d to 3s 4d ; prime large erected. We have not space for a detailed notice of the prize list, j dltto, 3a 6d to 3s 8d; prime small ditto. 3s lOd to 4a 2d. Infer Mutton fo,. whinh intPtirHnir Pvliihifnrs should makp immpdiafp annliri 3s2dto3sGd; mid. ditto, 3= lOd to 4s 0d; prime ditto, 4s 4( 1 to 4s 6d ; tor which intending exhioitors snouia maKe immediate appiica- 1Veal, 3s 4d to 4e 4d. Large Pork, 3a Id to 43 0d; small ditto, 4s 2d to tion, as the entries close on the 2d of November. The Lord- Lieutenantof Staffordshire ( the Earl of Lichfield) is the president, and the Mayor of Birmingham ( Charles Stnrge, Esq), the vice- president; Mr George Beech, whose offices are at the Rectory Chambers, Temple- row, being the secretary. All nervous, bilious, liver, pulmonary, and stomach com plaints are perfectly cured by Du Barry's health- restoring Revalenta Arabica Food, as proved by 60,000 cases which had resisted all medicines. We quote a lew :— Cure, No. 46,270. Mr. James Roberts, of FrimSey, Surrey, of thirty years' dis- eased lungs, spitting of blood, constipation, liver derangement, and deafness.— Cure, No. 47,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and nervous fancies.— Cure, No. 54,81( 3. The Rev. James T. Campbell, Fakenham, Norfolk, " of indigestion and torpidity of the liver, which bad resisted all medical treatment."— In tins, lib., 2s. 9d. ; 12lb., 22s.; 24lb., 40s.— Barry du Barry and Co., No. 77, Regent- street, London; also at 61, Gracechurch- street; 4, Clieapside; and 26, Place Vendome, Paris; and 12, Rue de l'Empereur. Brussels. 4s 4d'. Lambs 0s Od to 0s Od. HAY MARKETS, THURSDAY.— There has been a fair supply at these markets to- day, and the demand has been inactive. The following are the quotations— Smlthfield— Meadow Hay 60s to 85s, new — s to — s. Clover 80s to 112s. new — s to — s. Straw 23s to 29a. Cumberland Me-. dow Hay 60s to 88s, new — s to — s, Clover 80a to lids, new — s to to — s. Straw 23a to 20a. Whitechapel— Meadow Hay 60s to 85a, new — s of — 9, Clover 80ato 112a, new — s to — s. Straw 23s to 29s. At per load 36 trusses. POTATO MARKETS.— The supply of home- produce at the Borough and Spitalfields this week has been on the increase. Trade not quite so good, and prices in some cases has shown a tendency to decline.— Flukes, per ton, 70s to 90s, Kent and Essex Regents, ditto, 60s to 80s, Kent and Essex Rocks, ditto, 50sto 60s, Shaws, ditto, 50s to 60s, HOP MARKET, BORODGH.— An active business continues to be done I in the Borough market. Very few Farnhams or country growth has been left over from Wevhill fair, and the fine qualities in some cases obtained an advance of " about 10s per cwt, and £ 10 was given for the prime descriptions. All the coloury sorts of Weald of Kent and Sussex are steady. The choice East and Middle Kenta fully maintains their previous value. Foreign, of which the importations have been consi- derable, as also the lower class of new and likewise olds, have not found much favour with buyers. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 10, 1863. CRICKET. M. C. C. AND GROUND MATCHES, 1863. lst 2d DATE AND PLACE. BIDES. inn. inn. Total. May 11, ( M. C. C. and Ground 93... 52 — 145 lord's ( Knickerbockers 194... 194 Knickerbockers won in ene innings and 49 runs. May 11, ( University 79... 86 — 165 Cambridge } M. C. C. and Ground 171... 171 M. C. C. and Ground won in one innings and 6 runs. May 14, ( M. C. C. and Ground 88... 116 — 204 Oxford . .. 1 University 193... 13 — 205 Oxford won by ten wickets. May 25, i The T wo Elevens Lord s ( See All England Matches. May 28, ( Household Brigade 140... 47 — 187 Lord's .... Zingari 108... 108 Household Brigade won by 32 runs on the first innings. June 1 ( M. C. C. and Ground 102... 58 — 160 Lord's \ Colts 61... 92 - 153 M. C. C. and Ground won by 7 runs. JuneS, ( M. C. C. and Ground 144... 144 Lord's ( Sussex 36... 56 — 92 M. C. C. and Ground won in one innings and 52 runs. Junell, ( Civil Service 145... 145 lord's j M. C. C. and Ground 84... 41 — 125 Civil Service won by 61 runs on the first innings — M. C. C. and Ground lost six wickets in second innings. June 15, j M. C. C. and Ground 167... 90 — 257 Lord's 1 United 92... 50 — 142 M. C. C. and Ground won by 115 runs. June 18, ( M. C. C. and Ground.... 31... 53 — 84 riPd's 10xford 104... 104 Oxford won in one innings and 20 runs. ^ . June22, ( Cambridge 65... 61 — 126 Lo s ' 10xford.. 59.. 68 - 127 Oxford won by eight wickets. June 25, ( Quidnuncs 158... 100 — 2- 58 Lord's 1 Harlequins 251... 8 — 259 Harlequins won by nine wickets. June 29, ( Players 231... 9 - 240 Lord's ( Gentlemen 113... 126 — 239 Players won by eight wickets. July 2, ( Rugbv 78... 49 — 127 Lord's 1 M. C. C. and Ground 152... 152 M. C. C. and Ground won in one innings and 25 runs. July 4, ( Government 46... 136 — 182 Lord's ( Opposition 259... 259 Opposition won by 77 runs on the first innings.— Government lost seven wickets in second innings. July 6, ( All England 230... 230 Lord's 113 of Kent 121... 104 — 225 England won in one innings and 5 runs. July 9, ( Lords and Commons 120... 120 Lord's ( I Zingari 174... 174 I Zingari won by 54 runs. July 10, ( Eton 184... 285 — 469 Lord's ( Harrow 268... 268 Drawn. Lord's July 13, ( Cambridgeshire 195... 57 — 252 J M. C. C. and Gr ... 207 — 296 Ground ( with ( Willsher and Parr) M. C. C. and Ground won by 44 runs. July 16, j M. C. C. and Ground 83... 86 — 169 Lord's I Knickerbockers 111... 60 — 171 Knickerbockers won by four wickets. July 20, ( North 145... 146 — 291 Lord's .... 1 South 184... 78 — 252 North won by 39 runs. July 23, ( South Wales 211... 211 Lord's M. C. C. and Ground 87... 67 — 154 South Wales won in one innings and 57 runs. Julv 27, ( M. C. C. and Ground 217... 183 — 400 Lord's .... ( Middlesex 162... 73 — 235 M. C. C. and Ground won by 165 runs. July 30, ( South Wales 264... 138 — 402 Lord's ( I Zingari 172... 227 — 399 South Wales won by five wickets. Aug 10, ( England 131... 150 — 281 Canterbury 113 of Kent 191... 65 — 156 England won by 25 runs. Aug 12, S M. C. C 187... 108 — 295 Canterbury ( Gentlemen of Kent 87... 207 — 294 M. C. C. won by two wickets. Aug 17, ( M. C. C. and Ground Brighton ( Sussex Oval June 29, SURREY CLUB AND GROUND MATCHES, 1863. lst 2d DATE AND PLACE. BIDES. inn. inn. Total. May 11, ( Colts ( with T. Lockyer) 193... 193 Oval ( Gentlemen 207... 207 Drawn, wet.— Gentlemen lost nine wickets in first innings. May 18, f Sussex 50... 10 — 60 Oval 1 8urrey 87... 87 Drawn, wet.— Sussex lost two wickets in second innings. May 28, ( Kent 109... 104 — 213 Oval t Surrey 143... 71 — 214 Surrey Colts won by seven wickets. June 4, ( Surrey 315... 60 — 375 Oval ( Yorkshire 257... 257 Drawn, wet. Junell, ( Surrey 304... 304 Oval ~ l Sussex 161... 75 — 236 Surrey won in one innings and 68 runs. June 15, ( Surrey 109... 297 — 406 Oval 1 Fourteen of Hampshire 117... 131 — 248 Surrey won by 158 runs. June 18, ( Surrey 117... 99 — 216 Oval ( Fourteen of Cambridge 311... 311 Cambridge won in one innings and 9- 5 runs. ( Surrey 108... 118 — 226 J Marlborough, Rugby, and • ( Cheltenham 79... 118 — 197 Surrey won by 29 runs. July 2, ( Gentlemen 189... 213 — 402 Oval ( Players 353... 53 — 406 Players won by nine wickets. July 9, ( Surrey 34... 257 — 291 Oval 1 Fourteen Free Foresters ... 116... 177 — 293 Free Foresters won by five wickets. July 13— See Sussex. July 16, ( Kent 171... 247 ... 418 Oval ( Surrey 227... 192 — 419 Surrey won by nine wickets. July 20, f Surrey 309... 309 Oval "( South Wales 159... 27 — 186 Drawn in favour of Surrey.— South Wales lost three wickets in second innings. July 23, ( Players of Surrey 275... 68 — 343 Oval \ Gentlemen of the South 278... 66 — 344 Gentlemen of the South won by eight wickets. July 27— See Yorkshire. July 30, j Surrey 109 .. 124 — 233 Oval ( Southgate 494... 494 Southgate won in one innings and 261 runs. Aug 3, ( North 211... 179 — 390 Oval ( Surrey 198... 194 — 392 Surrey won by three wickets. Aug 10, ( Wimbledon 124... 59 — 183 Oval ( Surrey 175... 10 — 185 , Surrey won by ten wickets. Aug 13, ( Manchester 108... 156 — 264 Manchester "( Surrey Club 86... 179 — 265 Surrey Club won by two wickets. Aug 17,' ( Surrey .. 184... 198 — 382 Oval ( England 218... 67 — 285 Drawn. Wet. Aug 20, ( North 50... 170 — 220 Manchester ( Surrey Club 136... 64 — 200 North won by 20 runs. Aug 24, ( Surrey ( T. Sewell's benefit) 95... 240 — 33- 5 Oval ( Middlesex 152... 152 Drawn. Wret. Aug 27— See Southgate. Sept 10— See Hampshire. PEDESTRIANISM. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. MATCHES TO COME. OCTOBER. • Jones and Price— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Ash Tree Grounds, Tividale. • Foxall and Room— 200 yards, £ 5 a side. Aston Croaa New Grounds. - Hancock arid Jones— 150 yards, £ 5 a side, Brompton. — Deacon and Hill— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, Brompton. W. Lang to run a mile in minutes, at Newmarket, for a bet of £ 50 to £ 5. — Anater and Knight— 150 vards. £ 25 a side. Bow. Boothroyd and Haigh— 440 yards, £ 15 a side, St George's, Honley. Barrow and Kearney— 440 yards, £ 20 a side, Lindley Moor, Kear- ney to have one yard start. — Beddow and Wilcock— 200 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester, Wilcock to have three vards start inside. — Beresforth and Bradley— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Victoria Grounds, — Connor and Hilton— 440 yards, £ 10 a side, Phoenix Grounds, Hey- wood. Nov 7.— One Mile Handicap, for the Champion Cup and money prices, Strawberry Hotel, West Derby- road, Liverpool. — Brown and Rossingdale— 100 yards, £ 15 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. NOVEMBER. — Tonks and Waring— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross, Birmingham. — T Churchill— to walk six and a half miles within the hour, for £ 7 to £ 5, Cbalk Farm. — Stockwell and Thomas— to walk seven miles, £ 25 a 3ide, Garratt- lane. — Newbold and Peters— 100 yards, £ 7 10s a side, i. ston Cross, Peters to have a yard start. , 3.— Handicap race, 220 yards, £ 23 in money prizes, Queen's Hotel, Sheffield. ,— Beddowand Foster— 150 yards, £ 25a slde. CityGrounds, Manchester. — Fielding and Schofield— to run a mile, £ 20 a side, Higginsiiaw Grounds, Oldham. .— Hewitt and Wakefield— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. ,— Aldcroft and Taylor— 220 yards, £ 10 a side, Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. — Jinks and White— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross, Birmingham. — Edwards and Pursell— 100 yards, £ 20 a side, High Park. Fenton. ,— Andrews and Culmer— to run a mile and a half, £ 15 a side, Cuimer to have 50 yards start, Brompton. .— Charnock and Travis— 120 yards, £ 25 a side, Newton Heath, Man- chester. ,— Broadbeut and Fitton— to run three miles, £ 10 a side, Higginshaw Grounds. Oldham. .— Albison and Sanderson— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Manchester. — Thompson and Watson— 120 yards, £ 15 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. .— Young Mountjoy and Richardson— to walk four miles, £ 10 a side, Mountjoy to have. 250 yards start, Bow. .— Innes and Owen— 440 yards, for £ 10, Innes to have five yards start inside. Bow. .— All England Handiaap, 350 yard3, £ 12 in money prizes, Aston Cross, Birmingham. ,— Meanock and Mills— 100 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. .— Andrews and Knight— 120yards,£ 25 a side, Snipe Inn, Audenshaw. .— Burns and Mills— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Ash Tree Grounds, Tividale. , 23.— Handicap, 440 yards, £ 10 in money prizes ; also a Five Mile Walking Handicap, for a cup and m « ney prizes, Hackney Wick. , 23.— Handicap, 440 yards, for a large silver Challenge Cup, Prince of Wales Ground, Holloway Head, Birmingham. .— Read and Smith— 200 yards, £ 15 a side, Garratt- lane, Smith to have three yards start inside. .— Beddow and Nuttall— 300 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. ,— Popplewell and Thompson— 150 yards, £ 15 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. .— Moore and Warrilow— to run a mile, £ 10 a side, Bowling Green Inn, Macclesfield. ,— Underwood— to walk seven miles within the hour, £ 15 a side, Gar- ratt- lane. .— Puttock and Tucker— 150 yards, £ 5 a side. Bow. , 25.— All England Handicap, 220 yards, £ 35 in money prizes, Hyde Park. Sheffield. .— Lang and An Unknown— to run five miles, £ 10 a side and the Champion Beit, Hackney Wick. NEW CRICKET CLUB,— A meeting was held on Tuesday last, at the Ticket Porters' Tavern, for the purpose of establishing a new cricket club. Mr Vockins was called to the chair, being sup- ported by Mr W. C. Carpenter in the vice. After a somewhat lengthy discussion it was determined that the club be named " The Albert.'' Mr J. H. Vockins was then unanimously selected as its honorary secretary, as were also Mr G. Oxfoid and mine host Mr H. Stephens to the responsible oftices of president and treasurer. The election of the committee was postponed till the next meeting. Upwards of twenty gentlemen enrolled their names as members, and many influential and useful cricketers have promised their support. ANGLIMG. THE RIVER SUIR.— The Fishery Commissioners are making short work of the weirs on the river Suir. They continued their sittings on Saturday and Monday, during which the proceedings were animated and the court crowded. Sentence of demolition • was pronounced upon weir after weir, to the number of half a scare in the two days. In vain evidence was produced to prove that they had been used for 50 or 60 years. No user could avail against the fact that they obstructed the navigation. When con- demned on this ground the defeated parties had not even the con- solation of appealing ; for the force of the Act of Parliament does not turn upon the fact that the weirs are obstructions to the navi- gation, but that they are so in the opinion of the commissioners.'' As that WAS placed beyond doubt by their judgment in each case, there was an end to the question. Mr Arthur Kavanagh, of Borris, and others submitted at once. Where there was resistance the parties endeavoured to show that their weirs did not obstruct the navigation. But Mr Morris so construed the act that the smallest boat should have the right of traversing the rivers from bank to bank everywhere and at all times, and in this way the commissioners were unanimous Consequently the owners of the obstructions had no locus standi, and the fish may henceforth move up and down the river freely. QUOITS,— W. Stanley of Manchester will play W. Royle of BaMord a game at quoits, if he will give 15 shots in 51 up, for £ 5 a ix ' e, with eight- inch quoits, 18 yards distance, stiff clay ends. A. ii- eh can be made any time at J. Read's, Golden Quoit, Royle's BrM ' Holland- street, Butler- street, Manchester. W. Stewart of Perth will play J. Boardman of Cheetwood, 61 shot3 up, 21 yards distance, if he will lay £ 100 to £ 75. Stewart will confine his quoits to 8 § inches in diameter, and Boardman's can be 9 inches, if he likes. He will allow £ 5 expenses to play in M'Gaw's Ground, Glasgow, or will take £ 8 and give Boardman choice of ground, the gate money to be equally divided. If this does not suit Boardman Stewart will play W. Whitaker of Sal- ford on the same terms, and as Whittaker, at his late match with Waikinshaw, offered to play Stewart and lay £ 200 to £ 100, he can scarcely object to the above. To play five weeks after signing articles. Either match can be on by sending £ 10 to the Editor of Bell's Life, and articles to W. Stewart, Scottish Central Railway, Perth. W. M'Gregor of South Shields will play J. Boardman of Cheet- wood, or R. Waikinshaw of Carlops, or any man in the world, 21 yards distance, for £ 25 a side, quoits not to exceed 8Jin diameter, pins level with the clay and nearest to the top of the pin to count, all clay cleared at measurement, 61 shots up, stiff sticking clay ends. M'Gregor will give £ 3 for expenses for the match to come off on Mr Lewis's Quoit Ground, Greenwich Pensioner, Poplar, in three week from the first deposit. If this be accepted, by sending articles to McGregor, at Mr Lewis's, as above, and £ 5 to Bell'sLife, it will ensure a match. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stake- holder. AT the Greenwich Pensioner, Bow- lane, Poplar, on Saturday and Monday. Oct 17 and 19, W. M'Gregor undertook another of those feats for which he has become so famous, viz, to play 100 ringers in 75 minutes ( 50 on each day), 18 yards distance. On Saturday he accomplished his task of ' 50 ringers in 32J minutes, and on'Monday in 39| minutes, thus having three minutes to spare. He played altogether, on the two days, 430 quoits in the above time, but appeared somewhat distressed on Monday, from having just previously played a match with Teasel of Poplar. A match will be played on Monday, Oct 26, at the Elephant and Castle, Camden Town, fey W. M'Gregor of South Shields and P. Dowson of Poplar against M. Lemon of Camden Town and S. Teasel of Poplar, 18 yards, 21 up, for £ 5 a side ; to commence at three o'clock. After which, M'Gregor has undertaken to play 50 ringers in 38 minutes, with eight- inch quoits. POST OFFICE ORDERS for Deposits, in which the EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must ba made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. MR EDITOR: Since the late running match which took place at Newmarket between Capt Machell and Mr Chadwick is said by the " Dailies, & c,'' to have created such an excitement, and some have even insinuated that Capt M.' s equal in " swiftness of foot" would be difficult to find. I think the vexed question as to whoisthe best amateur sprint runner ought to be settled. If, sir, you would assist the proposition of an affair of this sort with your powerful influence, I am quite sure that the amateur champion 100 yards runner would speedily be found.— Yours, See, W. E. H. Oct 16, 1863. MR EDITOR : My object in addressing j- ou on the above subject s to obtain for amateur pedestrianism somewhat the same posi- tion as that enjoyed by rowing, yachting, cricket, & c. The in- crease in the number of isolated pedestrian matches ( amateur) leads me to believe that there are many gentlemen who, like my- self, would like to test their speed against other amateurs if a proper opportunity were afforded them. Now it is true that, on taking up your paper, there are reports of athletic sports taking place at different parts of the country, but they are merely of local interest, and are confined principally to colleges, public schools, and volunteer regiments, in which last case they are con- fined to members of the particular corps. What is wanted is an opportunity of contending in some contest open to any and every gentleman, aud which might decide the claim to be considered amateur champion at various distances respectively. Why should there not be prizes for amateur pedestrianism similar to the Wingfield Sculls or Diamond Sculls ? One of the great causes, I venture to think, why something of this sort has not been done for amateur pedestrianism before is, that gentlemen are afraid of meeting men calling themselves amateurs, but savouring far too much of the professional; and therefore, without going further into details on this occasion, I would suggest that a club, called the London Amateur Pedestrian Club for instance, be formed, under whose auspices various race meetings might be held, and that the entries be confined to such as are conventionally termed gentlemen. At any rate, persons with an unhappy weakness for aspirating their vowels should be rigorously excluded. If a few known university men would associate themselves together to form a club such as I have indicated, there can be no doubt that it would be a great success, and I for one should be happy to help with my subscription.— Yours, & c, AMATEUR. SHERBORNE SCHOOL ATHLETIC^ SPORTS. These sports took place on the 13th and 14th Oct, but in conse- quence of the previous heavy rains the ground was in a complete puddle, notwithstanding whichtbe races were well contested, and, on the whole, very satisfactory. The first day's sport commenced with a hurdle race, 300 yards, over 12 flights ; previous winners of the race to give seven yards. J, H. F. Hewson I, E. F. Henley ( seven yards) 2, A. A. Henley 3. Time, oOsec.— High Jump, for all under 15 : G. R. Kendle I, W. Armstrong ( height 4ft 4in) 2.— Flat Race of half a mile, for all under 14 : G. R. Kendle 1, A. Busk 2, E. H. Fenn 3. Time, 2min 53sec.— Flat Race, 100 yards; heats : E. F. Henley 1, A. A. Henley 2, J. H. F. Hewson 3. Time lOfsec.— Hurdle Race, 200 yards, over eight flights, for all under 16: A. P. Badcock 1, W. Hammond 2, E. C. Malan 3. Time, 3- 3sec. — High Jump : J. H. F. Hewson 1, E. F. Henley 0, A. A. Hen- ley 0 ; height 5ft 3fin. This jump, considering the state of the ground, was first- rate, and the second's 5ft | in can scarcely be passed over without remark.— Throwing the Cricket Ball, for all under 15 : E. C. Malan 1, A. Busk 2 ( distance 78£ yards), which, age considered, speaks for itself.— Flat Race, 150 yards ; heats: E. F. Henley 1, A. Brown 2, J. H. F. Hewson 3. Time, 18sec.— Flat Race, 200 yards, for all under 13: W. B. De Winton 1, W. L. Mansell 2, E. Hall 3. Time, 29sec.— Throwing the Cricket Ball: E. F. Henley 1. A. Brown 2, ( distance 105yds 2ft.) Mr Henley has for the last two years thrown over 105 yards, and would, undoubtedly, have beaten it this year, had the ground been in a better'state.— Flat Race Handicap of half a mile: W. J. Kendle ( 20yds) 1, A. Brown ( 20yds) 2, W. T. Meredith ( 15yds) 3. Time, 2min 44sec. This ended the first day's meeting, and after a pouring wet night the second day's sport began with a Hurdle Race, 100 yards, over twelve flights. Previous winners of this race to give four yards: A. A. Henley 1, J. H. F. Hewson ( four yards) 2, E. F. Henley 3. Time, 18sec.— Flat Race of 400 yards for all under 15: W. Armstrong 1, J. C. Hudson 2, E. C. Malan 3. Time, 68sec.— Flat Race, Han- dicap, 400 yards: A. A. Henley ( four yards) 1, W. J. Kendle ( eight yards) 2, J. H. Beadon ( 18 yards) 3. Time, lmin.— Flat Race, 200 yards, for Cricket fags: G. S. Henning I, W. Forde 2, W. B. De Winton 3. Time, 28sec.— Hurdle Race, 100 yards, over 14 flights, open to all except the winner of the high jump : A. A. Henley 1, E. F. Henley 2. Time, 21sec.— Broad Jump-. A. A. Henley 1, J. H. F. Hewson 2 ; breadth 17ft llin. When this gentleman's previous exertions are taken into consideration this was rather a tidy jump.— Hurdle Race, 200 yards, 16 flights, pre- vious winners to give six yards: A. A. Henley 1, J. H. F. Hew- son ( six yards) 2, E. F. Henley ( six yards) 3. Time 34sec.— Flat Race, 300 yards, for all under 16 : A. P. Badcock 1. Time, 41sec.— Flat Race of one mile: W. Holmes 1, A. Brown 2, W. T. Mere- dith 3. Time 6min. Won easily. The ground accounts for the time.— Consolation Stakes, 200 yards, flat: W. Thomas 1. E. T. Frere 2, C. R. Rawlinson 3. Time 23sec.— Challenge Cup for the greatest number of first Prizes: A A. Henley.— Champion Belt for the greatest number of Prizes: A. A. Henley.— Challenge Belt for the best average in Cricket: J. H. F. Hewson. The prizes were then awarded by Sir W. C. Medlycott, Bart. PEDESTRIANISM AT BROMPTON. MATCH BETWEEN DEVONPORT AND STANHOUSE.— On Saturday, Oct 17, these pedestrians met on Mr J. Roberts's ground to con- tend in a walking match of half a mile, Stanhouse staking the odds of £ 5 10s to £ 5. The meeting was well attended, and there was a good deal of money speculated on the result, the odds being in favour of Stanhouse. ' The pedestrians had to make two laps of the course, and when the referee had been appointed they came to the mark, looking all that could be desired in condition. Stan- house was waited on by W. Newman ( the pedestrian), while De- vonport was looked after by a non- professional friend. This was looked on as being something marvellously like a certainty for Stanhouse. The instant the start had been made the competitors " opened" to their work in admirable style, and for the first 100 yards or so kept so well together that they were all but shoulder to shoulder. As they made the bend of the course to enter upon the last stretch Devonport came to the fore, and headed the favourite by something like a couple of yards. Although the pace was excellent, still the walking was unexceptionable; indeed nothing could be more in accordance with the true principle of fair heel and toe. Although Devonport had taken the lead, this did not diminish the confidence of Stanhouse's friends, for the gap between the men was only trifling. On passing the referee for the finish of the first quarter Devonport was still just in front; but as they entered upon the second and last lap Stanhouse gathered himself well together, and with a fine spurt closed on his opponent. Devonport at this critical moment of the match succeeded in recovering the advantage of the lead, and on the ter- mination went in a winner by four yards. Both men were much exhausted. The winner can have the stakes at our office on Thurs- day, Oct 29, at twelve o'clock. KEMPSTER AND KING.— These pedestrians met on Monday, Oct 19. to decide their seven miles walking match, for £ 5 a side, there being present a strong muster. The betting was 2 and 3 to 1 on Kempster. Mr Roberts was chosen referee. According to the conditions, King had to be allowed one minute and a half start, and in the given time he covered 3- 30 yards, so that when the match had been commenced on the part of Kempster there was a formidable interval between them. Immediately, however, Kempster started in pursuit he gave convincing proof that he had a fine turn of speed, for when the first mile of the distance had been accomplished he had succeeded in greatly diminishing the space between them. When the men passed the referee for the commencement of the second mile King led by not more than 130 yards; and even this distance, from the splendid manner in which Kempster was gaining on him, was fast being " obliterated." When two miles and a quarter of the match had been covered, this being at the termination of the ninth lap, Kempster had so altered their original positions that he had wrested the lead from his man. When two miles and a half had been covered King had fallen more than 30 yards in the rear, and had not the least chance, being completely outpaced by his opponent. King con- tinued the hopeless struggle until three miles and a half of the distance had been accomplished, when he pulled up. Kempster ( as there were some bets to be decided on time) kept on at a rat tling pace, and completed the entire distance within the hour, winning for those who had laid against time by 5sec. The winner can have the stakes at twelve on Thursday, Oct 29, at our office. AITCBINSON AND CHAYTOR.— These men came on the ground to run 440 yards, for £ 5 a side. The odds were 5 to 4 on Aitchinson, and all being in readiness, the competitors came to the mark. After some two or three preliminary " springs," in which the men could not succeed in getting fairly away, they bounded off, the lead being taken by Aitchinson, who at a fine pace made the running, until the men had arrived to within 100 yards of the goal, when Chaytor, who had thus far been making a waiting race of it, challenged his man for the lead, closed on him, came to the fore, and on the finish of the race went in a winner by three yards. The winner can have the stakes on Thursday, Oct 29, at our office. These grounds were very thinly attended on Wednesday, Oct 21, to witness a race of one mile, for £ 5 a side, between Burton of Paddington and a novice of Camden Town. There was very little betting, 5 to 4 being offered on the novice. Mr Watson being ap- pointed referee, the men toed the mark, and on the signal being given got off level. Burton soon showed in front, and on the first quarter being completed led by three yards ; in going down the back stretch the novice went to the front, and at a half mile led by five yards. He was never afterwards approached, and went in an easy winner by 30 yards. PEDESTRIANISM AT BOW. RACE BETWEEN WHITMORE AND HARTLEY.— On Monday last there was a good attendance of metropolitans on Mr C. Wil- son's ground to witness the 150 yards race between the above- named pedestrians, for £ 5 a side. The betting was 7 to 4 on Wrhitmore, but there was not a great deal of money speculated. J. Pudney, the M. C. of the ground, was referee. It was agreed that the competitors should go by " consent," and on getting off Whitmore, who was the quickest in darting away, obtained a trifling lead, but they had not covered more than 20 or 30 yards of the distance before Hartley closed on his man and came to the front. Although Whitmore had been compelled to resign the lead, still he contested the race in the most determined manner, the match bei « g run at a rattling pace. When the first 50 yards had been covered Hartley was leading by something like a yard, and when the competitors had arrived within some 40 paces of the goal Hartley had placed a gap of some two yards between himself and his opponent. Hartley soon after had the race " safe,'' for Whitmore could not succeed in closing upon him, and the former ran in a clear winner, there being a gap of fully three yards between them. SHAW AND ADAMS.— These men also came on the ground to run 440 yards, for £ 5 a side. There was little or no money speculated on the result, and, as in the preceding match, the duties of referee were discharged by J. Pudney. No sooner had the men got fairly off than the lead was taken by Adams, who, when 100 yards had been covered, was fully two yards to the good. Shaw con- tested the race in a most resolute manner, and during the second and third hundred yards of the distance he ran remarkably well with his opponent. Although he made the most strenuous efforts to gain some decisive advantage he could not succeed, for Adams not only maintained the leading position, but widened the gap between them. When the competitors had arrived within 100 yards of the goal, Shaw was fully ten paces in the rear of his opponent, and Adams, who now had the race in hand, passed the goal an easy winner, Bhaw being fully 15 yards in the rear. SEWELL AND SEYMOUR.— This was a" walking match of one mile, Sewell being allowed 20 jards start, J. Pudney referee. The issue of this struggle is soon told. Sewell maintained the lead and won easily. Although at the finish Seymour was not more than five yards in the rear, yet he would not have been any- thing like so " handy" had it not suited Sewell to let him fetch up in the last lap. LOCKE AND ROBERTS.— These men also contested in a spin of 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. The competitors started by " consent," and after one or two " drops out" got off on the most even terms. A well- contested struggle from end to end ensued, Locke, who gradually broke from his opponent as they neared the goal, going in a winner by not more than half a yard, and this terminated the proceedings. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. MONDAY, OCT 19.— The weather to- day was wet, foggy, dull, and cheerless. Notwithstanding the dreary state of the weather, however, about 250 visitors assembled within the inclosure at the above grounds, the towns of Rochdale, Manchester, and Ashton sending forth a fair number of representatives, including wrestlers, professional pedestrians, and lovers of canine racing. These were attracted to Newton Heath to witness a brace of events arranged to come off this afternoon, the first of which was a WRESTLING MATCH.— The competitors in this struggle were J. Fletcher, who, we believe, carries on the business of a " boni- face," at the Tim Bobbin, town of Rochdale, and J. Simpson ( alias BoufF) of Ashton, who pursues his calling in a certain stratum of the earth with which Sir William Armstrong, the late President; of the British Association, is well acquainted. The above- named athletes had agreed to wrestle one back fall, in the Lancashire style, at catch weights, for £ 10 a side, Mr T. Hayes, the proprietor of the grounds, filling the offices of stakeholder and referee. Speculation opened at evens, at which price Fletcher backed himself, and he made no secret of his opinion that, though a non- pro- fessional, he was quite confident of success. Subsequently the betting became somewhat brisk, and odds of 2 to 1 were freely offered on Fletcher at start, he possessing a very considerable ad- vantage in weight. At a quarter past three o'clock the encounter was commenced, and after a few minutes' competition the men went down, but it soon became obvious, even to a tyro, that Simp- son was incomparably the superior in skill and activity, Fletcher's well meant efforts to lay and keep fast hold of him being now and again exceedingly well baffled. After hiving forced each other over a wide space of ground, Fletcher again placed Simpson on the grass, and victory was then claimed by himself and his at- terdants, they maintaining that he had thrown Simpson. At this juncture, however, the wrestlers were so closely surrounded by those immediate friends who had been admitted to the arena to attend to their requirements that the referee was shut out, and on being appealed to, Mr Hayes stated that, though the round might have resulted in favour of Fletcher, he must decline to de- cide an event, the conclusion of which he had not been permitted to see. The contest was therefore renewed, Simpson liow going to work with determined energy, and causing Fletcher to exhibit unmistakable symptoms of " grogginess," but a rumour shortly afterwards gaining currency that " more was meant than met the eye," the childish practice of declaring all bets off was once more successfully resorted to. The men en- gaged still continued the match for a short time longer, and eventually Simpson threw Fletcher and won the event, the bout having occupied about 25 minutes. We may add that., had it not been for the over- eagerness of two or three attendants in rushing between the wrestlers and the referee, we incline to the opinion that Fletcher would have been declared the winner at an early period of the contest. Profiting by the experience gained in this match, it is to be hoped that, in future, those who are selected to wait upon the competing athletes may be kept a little further aloof, as by this means the spectators will obtain a clearer view of the sport, and the referee will be enabled to discharge his onerous duty in a manner much more satisfactory to himself and the public. CANINE.— The animals engaged in this match, which was for £ 15 a side, distance 200 yards, were R. Smith's Rose of Westbrom- wich and E. Holmes's Lady of Longton, Staffordshire, Mr Hayes acting as stakeholder and referee. On being taken to scale, Lady proved to be 21b heavier than Rose, and consequently the latter, upon whom 2 to 1 was laid, received five yards start. Soon after the dogs were slipped Rose began to increase the distance accorded to her at start, and she eventually won very easily by 15 yards. TUESDAY.,- PIGEON SHOOTING.— A match at pigeons came off here this afternoon, for £ 10 a side, at 15 birds each, between Mr J. Ainscough and Mr E. Pendlebury ( both of Aspull, near Wigan), Mr Hayes discharging the duties of referee. The betring was 7 to 4 and 2 to 1 on Ainscough, and subjoined is the scare:— Ainscough killed his lst, 2d, 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th, llth, and 12th— total 8. Pendlebury brought down the first 9 in succession, the llth and 13th— total 11. Mr Pendlebury thus won the match by 3, and had 2 birds in reserve. The whole of the birds had been provided by Mr W. Redfern of Manchester. A FOOT RACE IN " FETTERS.''— This event, which lay between J. Booth ( the well- known sprint pedestrian) of Newton Heath and Hart of Aspull, near Wigan, caused considerable amusement among those present to- day. They had agreed to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, Hart being privileged to use all his energies, and to " put in all he knew,'' whilst Booth had consented to give him a beating with his hands tied behind him. The betting at start was even, and Mr Hayes filled the offices of referee and stake holder. On the men quitting the crease Hart snatched about a yard advantage, but the " fettered" pedestrian passed him on the journey, and, after a good race for a portion of the distance, Booth defeated Hart easily by a couple of yards, the afternoon's sport having afforded much " gratification to the spectators. NEW MATCH.— J. Wakefield and J. Hewitt ( respectively of Manchester) are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at these grounds on Nov 7, a deposit for which has been paid to Mr J. Dunn, of the Queen Anne, Red Bank, in that city. TAYLOR AND ALDCROFT.— On account of the race of 220 yards, for £ 10 a side, between R. Taylor of Tonge- lane, near Middleton, and J. Aldcroft of Manchester, Mr Holden has now received £ 3 each, and £ 2 a side more is to be staked to- day. Mr Hayes has been appointed to act as referee. PIGEON SHOOTING.— A pigeon shooting handicap at five birds each, entrance free, will take place here on Nov 5. Mr Hayes will give £ 2. The entry will close at the grounds at twelve o'clock, and shooting to commence at one. WRESTLING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.— Mr Hayes, the pro- prietor of these grounds, is now in possession of £ 20 each for the engagement between J. Meadowcroft of Radcliffe and W. Schora of Ashton to wrestle, the best of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, for £ 25 a side and the Champion Belt, at present held by Meadowcroft, in accordance with the conditions attaching thereto. The event is to be decided here on Nov 7. Mr Hayes to be referee. INTERESTING WRESTLING MATCH.— Articles have been signed by J. Cross of Ashton and J. Magnall of Burnley, to wrestle two out of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, for £ 30 ( left open for £ 50) a side, neither man to exceed seven score lllb weight. The match is to come off at these grounds on Nov 28, Mr Hayes to be referee and stakeholder, and on account of it the first deposit of £ 5 each has been paid. RABBIT COURSING SWEEPSTAKES.— A sweepstakes, at rabbits, for dogs of all weights, will come off at these grounds on Mon- day, Oct 26. Prizes £ 3. To commence coursing at half- past two o'clock. CANINE.— Another deposit, making £ 5 each now in his hands, has been paid to Mr Holden on account of the race of 200 y ards, for £ 25 a side, between A. Swaine's Myrtle of Bradford and E. Crawshaw's Lady of Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, the latter not to exceed 171b weight, and to have 17 yards start outside, and Myrtle not to scale over 251b 2oz. The ' match is to come off at these grounds on Oct 31. Mr Holden to be referee, and £ 10 each ad- ditional is to be put down on Oct 26. The dogs are to be on the mark at three o'clock. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. ASTON CROSS GROUNDS.— On Monday, Oct 19. there was a pretty fair attendance present to witness the' half- mile match, for £ 10 a side, between T. Brown of Birmingham and Jones, who is a Worcester man, although lately of London, Brown giving Jones a start of five yards. The men selected the new made ground, which was in capital order, and had therefore to run for the dis- tance three laps round and 34 yards. The condition of both men was first- rate. Brown, who has figured for several years as a " ped," is well known, and he was well backed on the pvesent occasion, especially by the members of the corps of the Scotch Grej'S, now quartered in Birmingham, who readily laid the odds of 5 and 6 to 4 on him. Jones is new to these grounds; he is a clean made, active, light runner, and was much fancied, and with the chance given of five yards start his friends readily accepted the odds offered. Mr Tailby, the stakeholder, did the needful as referee, and Mr T. Clulee starter. Brown was attended upon by brother Harry, and Jone3 by C. Lee. All being ready the signal was given, and the men got well away at a good pace, Jones run- ning in beautiful style, and keeping the lead for half the distance, when Brown, who had gradually crept up, passed him, but only for a short distance, for Jones spurted forward and again got in front. Brown pushing him hard, and they kept close together up to half distance of the straight run home, when Brown again got to the front; a sharp run for place, but Brown kept the lead and won by a yard after a good race. Time, 2min 10 § sec. W. FOXALL AND G. ROOM.— These Birmingham men have made their money, £ 5 a side, good to the stakeholder, for their 200 yards match round the above grounds, on Monday, Oct 26. The men to go by first report of a pistol, the referee, Mr Coates, to appoint a party to fire the » ame, provided they do not get away by mutual consent in 15 minutes. Either man leaving the mark before the pistol is fired to lose the money. The men to be at scratch at half- past three o'clock punctually. A clipping race is anticipated. G. Hartshorne of Ison Green and Omer of Cradley have made an off hand match to run 140 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the above grounds, on Monday, Oct 26, Hartshorne giving Omer a start of three yards. Men to be at scratch at four o'clock. T. JINKS AND W. WHITE.— The 120 yards match, for £ 5 aside, is going on between these Birmingham men. £ 3 a side is down in the hands of J. Coates, who is final stakeholder and referee, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made to Mr Clulee for the same on Monday, Oct 26. The race to come off at the above grounds on Nov 7. F. PETERS AND T. NEWBOLD.— The 100 yards match, for £ 7 10s a side, between these well- known men is progressing ; £ 4 a side is down, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made on Monday, Oct 26, to the stakeholder, Mr Currier; the race to come off at the above grounds on Nov 2. J. Tonks and T. Wareing ( both of Wednesbury) have signed articles to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, at the above grounds, on Monday. Nov 2. £ 3 a side is down in the hands of the stake- holder, B. Hawkins of Wednesbury, to whom a further deposit of £ 1 a side must be made on Monday, Oct 26. Mr Clulee of the above grounds will give £ 12 to be run for in an All England Handicap Race of 350 Yards distance, to come off Monday, Nov 16, and the deciding heats on Monday, Nov 23. All entries of Is each to be made on or before Tuesday, Nov 3, and acceptances of Is on or before Wednesday, Nov 11, to Mr Clulee, as above. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. A card of the handicap will be forwarded on receipt of a stamped envelope. PRINCE OF WALES GROUND, HOLLOWAY HEAD, BIRMING- HAM.— The novice handicap of 110 yards for money prizes, given by Mr Deaken, advertised to come off at the above grounds on Mondav, Oct 19, did not take place for want of sufficient entries. Mr Deakin's handicap of 440 yards, for a large silver chal- lenge cup, will take place at the above grounds on Monday, Nov 16, and Monday, Nov 23, to be contended for by Birmingham and district men within 10 miles thereof who have never won above £ 5. Entries Is each to be made to Mr Deakin as above. For full particulars as to conditions, & c, see Bell's Life of Saturday, Oct 17. E. Lowery will run J. Jones one lap round the above grounds, fo1' £ 5 a side. Money ready at the bar of the above grounds. J. E. Birt of Cookley not being satisfied with his race with B, Meese of Kinver will run him five score yards on any enclosed ground, for £ 10 or £ 20 aside. Money ready at Mr G. Griffin's, Rock Tavern Inn, Coomsall, near Cookley. PEDESTRIANISM AT SMETHWICK WAKES.— We beg to state that we do not give an account of matches run for small amounts. ASH TREE GEOUNDS, TIVIDALE.— On Monday, Oct 19, there was a large attendance at these grounds to witness the six score yards match, for £ 5 a side, between J. Kirkham of Westbrom- wich and H. Tudor of Dudley Port. Both men are well- known pedestrians in the localities they hail from. For the present match they had actively trained, and both came to the ground looking in splendid condition. Kirkham was attended by a friend, and Tudor by the well- known trainer Jones ( alias Brushey). T. Thomas was mutually selected as referee. The betting was in favour of Tudor at 11 to 10, at which price it was readily taken to a large amount by Kirkham's friends. At half- past two o'clock the men appeared at scratch, and after several attempts they got away, Tudor with the best of the start, but Kirkham was soon upon him ; a well- contested race ensued, but Kirkham at half way had the race safe in hand, and went in a winner by a yard and a half. T. PRICE OF TIPTON AND J. JONES OF WESTBROM- WICH.— The 120 yards match, for £ 5 a side, between these men is going on, £ 3 10s a side is down, and a further deposit of £ 1 10s a side is to be made good this evening to the stake- holder. The race comes oft' at the above grounds on Mon- day, Oct 26. The men to be on the mark at two o'clock. W. BURNS OF DARI* STON AND W. MILLS OF WEDWESBURY. — These district men have signed articles and £ 1 a side is down to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, at the above grounds on Mon- day, Nov 16. SHEFFIELD AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. GREAT ALL ENGLAND 220 YARDS HANDICAP RACE AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— Mr J. Darley, of the Green Dragon, Far- gate, Sheffield, will give £ 35 to be run for on the above ground on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov 24 and 25; entrance 2s, and 4s more to accept, to be made to Mr Darley, as above, on or before Tues- day, Nov 3. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. PIGEON SHOOTING.— ELLIOTT AND VICKERS.— On Monday, Oct 19, a match at seven birds each, 21 yards rise, lfoz ef shot, the usual boundarv, took place at Hyde Pprk, Sheffield, between M. Elliott of Sheffield and J. Vickers of Eccleshall. The match ended in favour of Elliott, who killed six to his opponent's five. HOLLIN AND BAILEY — A match took place at Hyde Park, Shef- field, Oct 20, between H. Hollin of Wigtwistle and J. Bailey of Middlewood, at 10 birds each, 18 yards rise, 1 joz shot, the usual boundary. Mr Hollin proved the winner, killing his first seven birds, his opponent ( Bailey) only three out of ten. After the con- clusion of the above a sweepstakes of half a sov each was shot for by Messrs P. Holroyd, C. Ridge, G. Burch. M. Elliott, J. Shaw, J. Burkinshaw, H. Hollin, T. Hobson, W. Froggatt, and T. Fell. Messrs Fell. Elliott, Burch, arid J. Shaw killed all their birds, and divided the money, £ 5. M Isaac Turner, the old crack shot of Sheffield, was referee. RABBIT COURSING AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— On Tuesday, Oct, 20, Mr J. Boothroyd, the proprietor of this ground, gave £ 4 to be run for by dogs of all sizes, entrance 3s each; dogs not ex- ceeding 17f inches were allowed to enter for 2s each. Forty- two celebrated dogs entered. First prize 50s, second 20s, third 10s. The rabbits were first class; in fact, we never saw better, some of the courses being very exciting. We subjoin the results.— First Ties: Garner's Fly beat Potts's Spark, Potts's Venus beat Booth- royd's Juno, Smith's Spark beat Hibberts's Fly, Kitchin's Wasp beat Whittington's Jack, Webster's Ben beat Cou'. d well's Fly, Horner's Luce beat Howarth's Fan, Horner's Fly beat Whitting- ton's Prince, Booking's Polly beat Holland's Jim, Cross's Violet beat Lee's Fly, Robinson'sSpiderbeat Hopkinson's Spring, Could- well's Puss beat Morton's Topsy, Simmonite's Jack beat Barker's Daisy. Thompson's Fly beat Wilson's Hector, Kitchen's Misty beat Booking's Fly, Bray's Nell beat Coupe's Few, Booth's Jim beat Hibbert's Posey, King's Fly beat O'Brien's Spark, Sutcliffe's Pink beat Skinner's Luce, Barker's Luce beat Cook's Wallace, Storey's Fly beat King's Vic and Harrison's Rose beat Rhodes's Skip.— Second ties: Garner's Fly beat Venus, Spark beat Wasp, Horner's Luce beat Ben, Polly beat Horner's Fly, Violet beat Spider, Jack beat Puce, Thompson's Fly beat Misty, Booth's Jim beat Nell, Pink beat King's Fly, Barker's Luce beat Storey's Fly, Harrison's Rose was the bye dog.— Third ties: Rose beat Garner's Fly, Spark beat Luce, Polly beat Violet, Thompson's Fly beat Jack, Pink beat Jim ; Barker's Luce was the bye dog.— Fourth ties: Rose beat Barker's Luce, Polly beat Spark, Pink beat Fly. After the last course the referee ( Mr J. Rogers) declared that it was too dark to distinguish the dogs, and the money was eventually divided between Mr Booking's Polly, Mr Harrison's Rose, and Mr Sutcliffe's Pink. ELLIOTT AND GREGORY.— On Wednesday, Oct 21, a match, for £ 5 a side, was shot between Mr Elliott and Mr Gregory, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, at 10 birds each, 21 yards rise, ljoz of shot, the usual boundary. Elliott won, killing six out of eight, Gregory killing two out of seven. Other shooting took place. RABBIT COURSING AT NEWHALL, SHEFFIELD.— On Monday, Oct 19, Mr J. Phoenix, of the Ball Inn, Pond- street, Sheffield, gave £ 1 to be run for by dogs not exceeding 221b weight, the entrance being £ 1 each. Each pair to run three out of five courses throughout. Only seven dogs entered. After some very excellent coursing the first prize, £ 6, was won by Mr Pearson's Spark, Mr Brookes's Fly getting the second, £ 2. Other coursing also took place. Mr J. Rogers ably discharged the duties of referee. A match for £ 10 a side has been made between Mr Robinson's 8pider of Sheffield and Mr Linton's Catch of Masbro to run the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, on Nov 2. Mr J. Cooper is stake- holder. The match to take place at Newhall, Sheffield. CITY GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, OCT 17.— RABBIT COURSING.— A match at rabbits came off here this afternoon, the dogs engaged being W. Proud- man's Nip and J. Heywood's Venus, respectively of Manchester. The contest was 11 out of 21 courses, 65 yards law, Proudman staking £ 11 to £ 10. Nip, who was the favourite, proved a very easy winner, having scored 11 to Venus's 5. LUCY AND POSEY ; No Go.— The match at rabbits between J. Williamson's Lucy of Gorton and J. Hibbert's Posey of Droj'ls- den ( both near Manchester), the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, is off, Williamson having forfeited £ 1. SKIP AND ROSE.— For the match between W. Hardy's Skip and J. Riley's Rose ( both of Bolton), the best of 21 courses, 50 yards law, Mr Holden is now in possession of £ 15 each. The event is to be decided here on Nov 14, neither dog to exceed 171b weight, and the final deposit of £ 10 a side is to be staked on the day of coursing. PEDESTRIANISM.— G. Beddow of London and W. Willcock of Manchester have now staked £ 20 each in the hands of Mr. G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, for their en- gagement to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Oct 31, Willcock to have three yards start inside. Mr Hardy has also been ap- pointed referee, and the men are to be on the mark at three o'clock. ALBISON AND SANDERSON.— Another deposit, making £ 15 each now down, has been paid to Mr Holden by these pedestrians on account of their race of one mile, for £ 25 a side, which is to be decided at these grounds on Nov 14 ; jhe stakeholder to be re- feree. £ 5 each more is to be put down to- day. FOSTER AND BEDDOW.— Mr G. Hardy of Manchester is now in possession of £ 15 each for the match between W. Foster of Leeds and G. Beddow of London to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, or. Nov 7 ; Mr Hardy to be referee. £ 5 each additional is to be staked to- day. NUTTALL AND BEDDOW.— On account of the race of 300 yards, for £ 25 ( open for £ 50) a side, between J. Nuttall of Manchester and G. Beddow of London, Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Manchester, now holds £ 10 each. The event is to be decided at these grounds on Nov 21 ; Beddow to have five yards start inside, and the next deposit of £ 5 each is to be staked to- day. MEANOCK AND MILLS — T. Meanock and E. Mills ( both of Rochdale) are matched to run 100 yaras, for £ 25 a side, here, on Nov 16. Mr Holden has been appointed stakeholder and referee. £ 10 each has been paid, and £ 5 a side more is to be put down on Nov 2. CANINE— J. Holt of Bury has matched his dog Nigger against W. Howarth's Beauty of the same town to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Jan 2 : the heavier to give two yards and a half to the pound outside. £ 1 each has been handed to Mr Holden, to be increased to £ 5 a side on Nov 9. NANCY AND FLY*.— C. Eastwood of Rochdale has matched his bitch Nancy against B. Hargreaves's Fly, to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Nov 21, the heavier dog to give three yards to the pound inside, and neither to exceed 12 jib weight. Mr Holden has been appointed stakeholder and referee. £ 1 each has been paid, and to- day £ 4 a side additional is to be put down. CARDIGAN ARMS, LEEDS, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. RABBIT COURSING.— CATCH AND CRUMB.— The match between these dogs to run the best of 21 courses, at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, which was originally fixed to be run on the 31st inst, is put off until Monday, Nov 2, to be then run at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds. GIP AND BEN.— Mr Woolfoot has received articles and the first deposit for a match between J. Lee's bitch Gip and B. Robinson's dog Ben to run the best of 21 courses, at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, 60 yards law, Gip to be allowed two dead rabbits. Ben not to exceed 1841b. Each party to produce 12 live wild rabbits, and the winner to " have the whole of the rabbits, alive and dead. To run at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds,| on Saturday, Nov 7. SNUFF AND BOWMAN.— A match has been made for B. Saxton's dog Snuff'of Yeadon and C. Hardy's dog Bowman of Horsforth to run the best of 21 courses, at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, 60 yards law, Bowman to be allowed one dead rabbit. Each party to pro- duce 13 live wild rabbits, and the winner to have the whole of them. Mr Woolfoot has received articles and the first deposit for this match, which is fixed to be run at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Saturday. Nov 14. CANINE.— POLLY AND RATTLE.— On Saturday there was only an indifferent attendance at St Thomas Grounds, Stanningley, to witness the dog races, when W. Ackroyd's barred bitch Polly and E. Lawton's brown dog Rattle ran 200 yards, for £ 15 a side. There was little speculation on the event. Polly won by about a yard. NETTLE AND TRIP.— The match to run 200 yards, for £ 5 a side, also came off on Saturday, Oct 17, at St Thomas's Grounds, Stan- ningley, between W. Murgatroyd's bitch Nettle and Abram Sainthorp's bitch Tripp, which was won by the former. BET AND FLORA,— Mr Bennett has now received £ 5 a side for a match to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, between S. Padgett's bitch Bet and D. Padgett's bitch Flora, to run at catch weight, Flora to have three yards start inside. The match is fixed to come off at St Thomas's Grounds, Stannirigley, on Saturday, Nov 7. NETTLE AND BLOSS.— Mr Woolfoot, Leeds, has received articles and £ 2 a side fo' 1 a match to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, between T. Stephenson's black bitch Nettle and H. Wilson's bitch Bloss, Nettle to allow three yards to the pound. The match is fixed to be run at Victoria Race Grounds, Leeds, on Saturday, Nov 21. KNUR AND SPELL.— The match to play a game at knur and spell, for a £ 25 a side, between J. Farrah of Dewsbury and W. Taylor of Bramley is exciting a fair amount of interestthroughout the district, and is fixed to be played at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Saturday, Oct 31. VICTORIA RACE GROUNDS, LEEDS, SATURDAY, OCT 24.— There are four races fixed to be run at these grounds this afternoon, viz: JACKSON AND ROSSINGDALE.— These Leeds men are matched to run 100 yards, Rossingdale to have two yards start inside, for £ 15 a side, for which Mr Woolfoot is appointed stakeholder and referee. Moss AND MANN.— The one mile and a half race, for £ 5 a side, between these Leeds men is fixed to be run here this afternoon. OSBORNE AND SMITH.— The 100 yards race between J. Osborne of Thornhill and J. Smith of Dewsbury, for £ 5 a side, is also to be run here this afternoon. LANG AND POPPLEWELL.— The match between R. Lang of York and G. Popplewell of Castleford to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, is to be run here this afternoon. ROSSINGDALE AND BROWN.— The match between W. Rossing- dale and D. Brown ( both of Leeds) to run 100 yards, for £ 15 a side, which was fixed to have been run at these grounds on Satur- day, Oct 17, has been postponed until Saturday, Oct 31. BERRESFORTH AND BRADLEY.— The match between these men to run 100 yards, for £ 5 aside, is going on in a proper form, and is fixed to be run here on Saturday, Oct 31. WATSON AND THOMPSON.— A match has been made to run 120 yards, for £ 15 a side, between G. Watson of Thornhill and D. Thompson of Dewsbury. To be run here on Saturday, Nov 14. THOMPSON AND POPPLEWELL.— Mr Woolfoot has received arti- cles and the first deposit, for a 150 yards race between Dan Thomp- son of Dewsbury ( who is to have four yards start inside) and G. Popplewell of Castleford, for £ 15 a side, which is fixed to be run here on Saturday, Nov 21. PARK INN GROUNDS, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER. PIGEON SHOOTING.— A pig will be shot for here on Nov 2, by 16 subscribers, at 5s each, 5 birds each, single guns 1 Joz shot, double ljoz, 21 yards rise, 60 boundary. The winner may either have the pig or money, and the landlord will give £ 1 to the second best shot. The best blue rocks will be provided. Birds always on hand. WRESTLING.— The match between W. Sehofield and M. Wood ( respectively of Prestwich) to wrestle the best of three back falls, in the Lancashire style, Schofield staking £ 5 10s to £ 5, is to come off at these grounds this afternoon; neither man to exceed 6 score 161b weight. Mr Troillet. the proprietor, has received £ 2 10s from Schofield, and £ 2 on behalf of Wood, and the contest is to commence at four o'clock. A dog handicap, distance 200 yards, will come off here on Oct, 31 and Nov 7. Mr Troillet will give £ 10 in prizes. Handicap, two yards and a half to the pound inside, and according to merit. All entries to be made at the grounds, or at J. Holden's, Manchester; A. Wild's. Oldham; orC. Eastwood's, Rochdale. Entries 2s each ( no acceptance), by Oct 27 ; 4oz allowed on the first day, 8oz on the last. ST GEORGE'S RACE GROUND, HONLEY. Ealier and Senier will decide their race of 180 yards, for £ 25 a sids, here, this day, the whole of the money to be made good by twelve o'clock. Both mpn are reported to be in good condition. A. BOOTHROYD OF HONLEY AND J. HAIGH OF PADDOCK.— The race between these men is progressing, and creates a good deal of excitement in the neighbourhood of Honlev. £ 10 a side is already down in the hands of J. Crowe, who is to be final stake- holder and referee. It is to be run Oct 31. Both men are in ac- tive training, and from their well- known merits a good race is expected. W. Oldfield and D. Shay ( both of Netherton) are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, here, on Nov 14. Full particulars next week. RABBIT COURSING — J. Haigh will give £ 5 to be run for here on Nov 7, at rabbits, by dogs of all sizes. Rabbits free the first, time round, and the little dogs to run by themselves the first time round, the big ones the same. Little dogs to enter for 3s, not more than 17| in, big ones for 5s. All entries to be made t, o J. Haigh, the George and Dragon Inn, Honley, 011 or before Nov 3. A good supply of rabbits any time in two days' notice. Stamps as cash. CITY GROUNDS, QUARRY GAP, BEADFORD. SPARROW SHOOTING.— On Saturday, Oct 17. these grounds were well attended to witness the shooting for Mr Hardy's present. Twelve entered, and the now- popular favourite, Mr Moor, again killed all and won. PIGEON SHOOTING — Monday, Oct 19, was a wet day, and the attendance was not large to witness the shooting for the £ 5 given by the proprietor. Fifteen entered, 5 birds each, when Naylor, Rowlinson, and Mires killed all and divided. SEARGENT AND BUTTERFIELD.— Mr Hardy has received £ 1 for the match, for £ 10 a side, 11 birds each, between the above parties, which is fixed to come off on Nov 2. KNUR AND 8PELL.— KING AND DYSON.— Mr Hardy has received £ 5 for this match, which is to be made into £ 5 a side on Oct 31. The match to be for £ 15 a side, and to be played on Nov 7. SNIPE INN, AUDENSHAW. SATURDAY, OCT 17.— There was a fair attendance present here this afternoon to witness the trial heat for the Dog Handicap, when the following won their heats, and will run off on Oct, 24 :— O'Neil's Bravo, Bardsly's Fan, Riley's Spark, Hadfield's Cherry, Heary's Spot, Flint's Gip, Hilter's D irt, Heaton's Nell, Garside's Posey, Devonport's Pink, Bowker's Protest, Clarkson's Till, John- son's Lady, Marsh's Luna, Wild's Violet, Leech's Posey, Roberts's Butterfly, Flint's Rose, Jefferson'sViolet, Cooper's Gip, Howarth's Alice, Warren's Soot, Grimes's Daft, Lawton's Lady, and Berry's Mew. JUMPING.— HORSFIELD AND BARRILL.— Mr T. Warren now has £ 7 10s a side for the match between these men to jump, here, for £ 10 a side, on Baturday, Oct 31. KNIGHT AND ANDREWS.— Mr J. Holden now has £ 5 a side down for a match beween J. Knight of Littlemoss and J. Andrews of Mill Brook to run 120 yards, here, for £ 25 a side, on Nov 16. A further sum of £ 5 each was to be staked on the 24th inst. RABBIT SWEEPSTAKES.— A sweepstakes of 10s each, with £ 2 added, will take place here en Saturday, Nov 7, for dogs of 181b weight, 4oz allowed, to run three out of five courses, and the de- ciding tie four out of seven. All entries of 2s 6d each to be paid on Monday, Nov 2, at the Snipe Inn, or J. Holden's, Manchester; and the remainder on the day of running, at one o'clock. No en- tries will be taken after Nov 2. Stamps accepted as cash. yards start of Burfield of Plaistow. A deposit sent to Bell's Life will ensure a match. J. Seal of Tamworth will take one yard start in 120 or two in 160. for £ 0 a side, from J. Wright of Lichfield. A match can be made at the Jolly Button Turners, Bolebridge- street, Tamworth. any time next week. W. Fudge will run R. Blandford 100 yards with one yard start, 120 yards level, or give him one yard in 150. Each or all of the above can be made for £ 5 each, at Mr Oakley's, the Two Brewers, Gun- street, Friar- street, Blackfriars- road, any night next week. W. Hope of Taunton will run J. Brsadbent of Lees, near Old- ham, 440 yards, for £ 25 a side. Money ready at T. Hyde's, White Horse Inn, Staleybridge. W. Winn of Coundon will run A. Wates of Darlington or H. Hall of Stockton from 100 to 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, or he will run Thompson of Sedgefield for the same amount. SALF0RD BOROUGH GROUNDS. The lease of these grounds is now about to expire, the land being required for other purposes, and, consequently, our notices of the proceedings upon this course must necessarily cease. For a period of nearly 50 years the establishment has been in the pos- session of the late Mr Attenbury and his widow, who still sur- vives; the grounds were for a long time devoted to floriculture, and hence they gained the name ef the " Salford Borough Gar- dens." About 15 years ago, however, with the view of promoting the pastime of foot- racing, Mr A. Attenbury caused an excellent sprint course to be formed, there being no other at that time within a convenient distance of these grounds, and, up to a very recent date, it has been well patronised. With an earnest desire so to conduct the sport as not to give reasonable cause for suspi- cion or complaint, Mr Attenbury has been more than ordinarily successful— the position of manager of a publicracingarena be. njt, of course, an exceedingly unenviable one— and therefore we wish him well in any future enterprise in which he may engage. These grounds have been the scene of many a brilliant race: but as the lease itself has only a few days to " run," they are now finally closed, and the whole of the appliances and racing fixtures were brought to the hammer on Friday, Oct 23. ONE HUNDRED YARDS SPIN AT KING'S LYNN.— A ™ 100 yards race, for £ 5 a side, came off on Monday, Oct 19, on the avenue of the Public Walks, thejantagonists being Nash Brown and Young Clack. The race was witnessed by about 300 persons, and the betting was in favour of Nash Brown. Mr Hodson acted as referee. Brown was brought to the mark by Young Block, and Clack by Young Pidgeon. Brown started from scratch, Clack receiving five yards start. A tolerable start was effected on the report of a pistol, but at 30 yard9 Brown had come up to his man, and at 50 yards had passed him, keeping the race in his own hands the rest of the way, and winning easily. HACKNEY WICK.— GREAT ST LEGER HALF- MILE HANDICAP ON MONDAY, OCT 26.— First prize a splendid silver cup ( vajue £ 10), second £ 1, third 10s ; given by Mr Clark, of the Goldsmi^^ Arms, Little Sutton- street, Clerlcenwell, to be contended for by men who never won £ 5. The following men have entered, and are handicapped as follows :— Price's Novice scratch, W. Davis of Islington 50 yards start, J, Wilkinson 55, Button 60, Armitage 60, Lake of Lambeth 65, J. Smith of Shoreditch 70, Burrell 70, Brown 70, Jones 70, Vinegar 70, J. Cousens 75, W. Book of Bow 75, Smith 75, Warrington 75, Imbie 80, H. Wood of Kingsland 80, Padwick 80, W. Coe of Mile End 80, C. Davis 80, Leach 80, B. Brockley 80, H. Johnson 80, Owen 80. C. Thompson 85, Beaton's Novice 85, C. Gardner of Islington 85, Gilby of Shoreditch 85, Twigg of St Luke's 85, 8tarling 85, Heslop 85," Tipping 85, Stan- ton 85, Stafford 85, C. May 85, Crow of Finsburv 85, H. Lewis 90, G. Smith of Enfield 90, G. Baker 90, Freeman 90, Payne of Fins- burv 90, Roe of the Kent- road 90. Peg 90, Shrewsbury 95, M Day 95, Yates 95, Sarey 100, Put 100, Cole of the Strand 105, B. Charles 105, A. Thompson 105, Bolton of Pimlico ( if from New- ton 40) 70, Shepherd 70, Simmis 70, Cooper 75. Acceptances, Is each, must be made by this evening, at Mr Clark's, as above, where the cup may be seen. The men will run in heats. To commence at two. P. Puttock and G. Tucker are matched to run 150 yards, for £ 5 aside, at Bow, on Nov 23. To start by mutual consent. BelVs Life to be final stakeholder, and appoint a referee. £ 1 a side is now down in the hands of W. Harrington of Rotherhithe, and another deposit of the like amount, is to be made on the 26th inst, and £ 1 a side each succeeding week. To be at scratch between two and three o'clock I. Wild of Staleybridge has taken the sum of £ 10 to £ 8 that he will walk nine miles, and throw nine tons of iron over his head with one hand, in lh 50min. To come off at the Victoria Grounds, Asht. on- under- Lyne, on Saturday, Oct 31. £ 5 to £ 4 is down in the hands of C. Hyde, of the White House, Staleybridge, the remainder to be staked on the day of the race. To be on the mark at three o'clock. HACKNEY WICK RACE GROUNDS.— W. Price will give £ 10 to be run for in a 440 Yards Handicap, to take place on Monday, Nov 16, and Monday, Nov 23. Also a Five Miles Walking Handicap, for a silver cup, value 5gs, and two money prizes Entrance for each j race Is each, and acceptances Is. All entries to be made by Tues- I day, Nov 3, at Mr Wilson's, Spotted Dog, Strand ; or at the ! grounds. j LANG v TIME.— W. Lang of Middlesborough is matched to run one mile in 4| min, at Newmarket, on Friday, Oct 30, at ten o'clock a. m. The backers of Time lay £ 50 to £ 25. Lang is to run on the turnpike within two miles of the town, and the Editor of Bell's Life is to send a referee. Lang is an extraordinary pedestrian, and he has undertaken to do a great performance. A match has been made between P. Moore of Cheadle and J. Warrilow of Mare- lane, near Longton, Staffordshire, to run one mile, for £ 10 a side, at the Bowling Green Inn Grounds, Maccles- field, on Nov 23, on account of which Mr Watson holds £ 4 a side. The next deposit of £ 3 a side is to be made on Nov 2. Mr Watson to be final stakeholder and referee. NUTTALL AND LORD.— H. Nuttall of Thornham and S. Lord of Royton ( both near Oldham) are to meet at the Higginsbaw Grounds, in that town, this afternoon, to decide their match of 200 yards, for £ 10 a side. The stakeholder, Mr T. Butterworth, of Royton, holds £ 5 each, and the race is to come off at half- past four o'clock. BENTLEY'S MAN AND BOLTON.— In this match Bentley's man is to give five yards start out of 100, at Garratt- lane or Brompton, for £ 25 a side, Nov 30. Bentley's man to be under 20 years of age. We have received £ 5 a side," and a similar deposit is to be made sext week. MATCH AGAINST TIME.— T. Churchill of Marylebone is matched to walk six miles and a half in one hour, for a bet of £ 7 to £ 5i; £ 3 to £ 2 has been staked at the Salisbury Arms, Caledonian- road. The final deposit of £ 4 to £ 3 is to be made at Chalk Farm Tavern. The match to take place at Chalk Farm, on Nov 2. H. ROBINSON AND W. MOUNT. JOY.— The final deposit was made good at Jesse Hatton's, on Oct 22, for these men to walk 25 miles, for £ 10 a side, which takes place this day at the Olympia Grounds, Bow ; to start at twelve o'clock precisely. Robinson has the call in betting. S. Edwards of Longton and Purcell of Stoke duly posted £ 5 a side on Tuesday, Oct, 20, for their 100 yards match. The next and final depost of £ 5 each is to be made at Sam Edwards's, Antelope Inn, Longton, on Tuesday, Nov 3, between seven and ten o'clock, p. m. The race takes place Nov 9. at High Park, Fenton. RICHARDSON AND YOUNG MOUNTJOY.— The second deposit of j £ 1 a side was staked on Monday evening, Oct 19, at Jem Pudney's : for this four miles walking match, for £ 10 a side, which takes 1 place at the Bow Running Grounds on Nov 16. The next deposit ; has to be placed in the bands of Mr Wilson on Monday, Oct 26. j GOUGH AND POPPLEWELL — These men are matched to run 600 j yards, half way between Worcester and Bristol, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, Nov 23. We have received articles, with £ 5 a side, and i the next deposit of the same amount is to be sent Oct 29. LANG AND AN UNKNOWN — A match hasbeen made between Lang j and an Unknown to run five miles, for £ 10 a side and the Cham- : pion Belt, at Hackney Wick, on Monday, Nov 30. We have re- ; ceived £ 2 a side, and a similar sum is to be sent next week. STOCKWELL AND THOMAS.— For this match we have further ; received £ 7 10s from Stockwell, making all his money good, and | £ 5 from Thomas, who must send his final deposit of £ 2 10s on or: before Oct 30. v i LAST AND UNDERWOOD.— J. Underwood undertakes to walk; seven miles in the hour, at Garratt- lane, on Monday, Nov 23,1 for £ 15 a side. We have received £ 2 a side, and £- 3 a side is to be sent, Oct 30. Markham is backed to run ten miles and a half in one hour, for i a bet of £ 10 to £ 5 on this day, at Brompton. Tweedle and Wilson are matched to run 440 yards, for £ 5, at the same place and on the same day. PHOSNIX GROUNDS, HEYVYOOD.— J. Connor and C. Hilton ( both of Rochdale) will tun 440 yards on these grounds, for £ 10 a side, on Saturday, Oct 31, to be on the mark at four o'clock. Mr W. Wescoe, proprietor of the grounds, to be stakeholder and referee. CULMER AND ANDREWS.— For this match of one mile and a half £ 5 a side is now down, and the next deposit of £ 5 a side is to be staked Oct 28. DEACON AND HILL.— For this match of one mile we have re- ceived the whole of the money, £ 5 a side. It, is to come oft" at Brompton on Tuesday, Oct 27, starting at 4: 30 by pistol. READ AND SMITH.— For this match we have " received a further sum of £ 3 10s on the part of Read. HANCOCK AND JONES.— We have received the entire stakes, £ 10, for this race. It comes off on Monday, Oct 26, at Brompton. MAXWELL AND SCOTT.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 15 on the part of Scott. Young Guy from Bow, in reply to Corkey's challenge, says, if he will give 30 yards start in one mile, he can be on for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, and Joe Bowe, from the same place, can be on, if he will give the same start, in one mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Guy will be at Wilson's any night next week, prepared to make a match to run at Bow. T. Atkinson of Paddington, hearing that Young Black of the same place would like to run him, he can be on by giving three yards in 100, five in 150, or 10 in a quarter of a mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 aside. T. A. will be at Mr Osborne's, Bakers' Arms, Old Quebpc- street, this evening, between nine and eleven, prepared to make a match. Toddy Ray of London will run Martin of Maidstone. Smith of Ipswich, Howard of Brighton, Goulding of London, Chorley of Hull, or any man in Hull, from 20 miles up to 50, for £ 2- 5 a side ; or he can be matched against, any man to go the greatest distance in seven hours. An answer in Bell's Life will be attended to. W. Lang, the champion of champions, wishes to inform pedes- trians in general that if he defeats the Unknown the Five Mile Belt is his own forever; but Lang does not want a belt unless he can defend it against all comers ; he therefore hopes all those who fancy they have a chance will enter in a sweepstakes. W. Waithman is surprised at D. Taylor challenging him to run 120 yards after beating him 170. Waithman will run him 140 yards, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. If Taylor means running, and will forward a deposit to Bell's Life and articles to J. Aiden, Sea Horse, Coventry, the match can be on. I. Jackson oi Dudley will run Foster or Darby ( both of Old- bury) or Tudor of Tividale 120 yards, or take two yards of Camp- bell of Kingswinford in 140 yards, for £ 10 a side. Either of the matches can be made by applying to Jackson at T. Salmon's, Dolphin Inn, Stafford- street, Dudley. H. Robinson will walk Clark or Redfern any distance, for £ 10 or £ 25 a side, win or lose with Mountjoy; or he will walk Bailey of Oxford- street seven or 10 miles, for £ 20 a side. A match can be made at the Prince of Wales Ground, Bow, on Saturday, Oct 24. D. Popplewell of Bristol will give Mills 20 yards start in half a mile, for any sum; to run within 10 miles of Bristol in six weeks' time. A deposit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to Mr A. Copeland, Bristol, will ensure a match. J. Howse of Stepney will run Bailey of Deptford or Fenton of the West End one mile, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side; or he will take 10 CANINE FANCY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department ef Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length » or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. THE DOG SHOW AT BIRMINGHAM.— Mr Editor: Will you kindly allow me through the medium of your columns to call the attention of those gentlemen who have the management of the approaching dog show at Birmingham to the unusual fact of the silver cups being this year omitted from the catalogue of prizes to be awarded to the second division, which embraces those animals exhibited under the head of non- sporting dogs. Such an omission is sure to militate against the suecess of the show, and will of course greatly diminish the number of exhi- bitors in the non- sporting class, as the prizes in money, as they are now fixed, will hardly cover the expenses of dogs sent from any considerable distance, as many have hitherto been, when cups worth competing for are added to the money awarded. Tiie non- sporting class almost invariably contains the largest number of dogs.— Wishing every success to the forthcoming exhibition. I have the honour to remain yours, & c, AN INTENDING EX- HIBITOR.— Oct 21. A show of dogs of all descriptions will take place Oct 25, at J. Ferriman's, Graham Arms, Graham- street, Macclesfleld- street North, City- road, when Mr T. Piles will take the chair, and will produce the whole of his stud of clippers. There will be a large stud of dogs shown on this occasion. On Monday evening, Oct 26, there will be lots of ratting with dogs and ferrets. Also the mongoose, the wonder. Plenty of rats always on hand, and a good pit. J. F's large stud of dogs can be seen at any time, and on Nov 9 a ratting sweepstakes will take place for a handsome model of a small bulldog, in glass case. Also a handsome collar for the second prize. Every Wednesday evening a free concert will be held, conducted by a professional. On Wednesday evening, Oct 28, Mr C. Kellick will take the chair, faced by Mr Judd, commencing at eight, o'clock. A show of dogs will take place at E. Whyman's, Gun Tavern, Chapel- street, Somers Town, on Oct 25. Chair taken by Mr T. Taylor, who will show his bull bitch for all properties against a gentleman's dog from Norfolk, for £ 5 a side. E. Why man will show the shortest faced bull dog living, the handsomest bull puppj', and pure white terrier, four months old, of young King Dick's produce, and match him to destroy rats against any terrier puppy living. Rat destroying and sparring on Monday and Saturday evenings. METROPOLITAN RAILWAY TAVERN, FARRINGDON- STREET.— Notice to the fancy and public. J. Goodson begs to say that in future his shows will take place every Monday evening till further notice, as several gentleman have intimated their wish to show their dogs if he would do so. The fancy and friends will have an opportunity of selling and purchasing dogs of all kinds. Chair taken on Monday,'; Oct 26. at eight o'clock, by a well- known ancier, who has a fine lot of rough dogs for sale. The noted West End dog show will take place at Mr J, Nicholls's, the Nelson's Head, Great York Mews, Baker- street, chair taken by Mr Atherton, faced by Mr A. George, who will show their stud of dogs, assisted by Messrs W. George, J. Hill, R. Styles, H. Farmer, Spencer, and all the East and West End fanciers, on Oct 25, chair taken at seven. The greatest col- lection of dogs will be shown on this night, from the giant mastiff to the small toy terrier. The Caledonian Hall, M'Donald's Scotch stores, 27, Long- acre, will be opened for a show of toy dogs of all kinds, supported by the East and West End fanciers on Tuesday, Oct 27. The same evening W. M'Donald's bitch Nell will perform her match to de- stray 50 rats in four minutes; also a novice, the property of a gen- tleman, will destroy 50 rats against time, viz, six minutes. Gentlemen are solicited to attend early. Time for first match eight o'clock. A show of dogs will take place at G. Ballard's, John Bull. Turk- street, Shoreditch, on Monday, Oct 26. Chair taken by Mr Brown, who will show s: x Scotch terriers against any comers, faced by a friend. G. B. will show his stock dog Spot and several of his produce. A gentleman will show the handsomest bull bitch in the world ; assisted by all the East- End fanciers. Commence at eight. A show of fancy spaniels, terriers, Maltese, & c, will take place Oct 25th, at, G. Gill's, Sun Tavern, 160, Gray's Inn- road. Chair taken by Mr Bladen, whowill show his stud of King Charles's span- iels, faced by Mr Sloe, who will produce his stud of black and tan terriers ; supported by Messrs Blackmore, Garwood, Legue, Wil- mington, Wilcox, Buggs, and others have promised to attend. Free concerts every Monday and Saturday. A show of dogs will take place 011 Oct 25th, at J. Dennis's Coopers' Arms, Portland- street, Walworth, Mr Green in the chair, who will show his stud of black and tan terriers, faced by Mr Dacomb, who will show his stud of white bull dogs. A gentleman will show the .. smallest Scotch terrier living at his age, eight months old. Mr Dennis will show his matchless black and tan terrier stock dogs, at 4ilb. GREAT BETHNAL GREEN CANINE ESTABLISHMENT. ~ Sam Barker will have a show of dogs Oct 25, at at his house, Queen Catherine, Ann- street, Pollard's- row, when Mr J. Anderson ( chair) will bring his noted rough terriers, and Mr Cowell ( vice) the handsomest bulldog. The Norwich Fancy will bring their cele- brated, long- coated, rough white terriers. The indomitable Sam will be all smiles. A show of dogs will take place at Mr Squire's, Man in the Moon, Colchester- street, Whitechapel, on Monday, Oct 26. Mr Darby will take the chair, and show his 16Jlb dog that is matched with Mr Wheeller's 16| lb dog, faced by R. Jones, assisted by Mr Ferri- man, Mr Carter, Mr Knox, Mr Pyles, Mr Anderson, Mr Fletcher, and the whole of the East End fanciers. On this occasion Mr Squires has matched his mongoose. A. E. BRIENS, DUKE OF SUSSEX, GOLDSMITH'S- ROW, HACKNEY- ROAD.— A show of all kinds of dogs will take place on Tuesday, Oct 27. when a rare treat may be expected, as all the East End Fancy will attend to give Ted a bumper. Mr Gifford, chairman, who will show his stud of bull dogs ; deputy, Mr Brown. Other gentlemen have promised to attend. A show of dogs will take place at the Railway Tavern ( late Red Cow), en Monday, Oct 26. Several gentlemen amateurs will attend, and show some little beauties, supported by some of the best fanciers. The ratting sweepstakes, for a first- rate double gun, will take place on Monday, Nov 2 Entries can be made at the bar, where the gun can be seen up to Saturday, Oct 31. DART AND KITTY.— On account of the race of 200 yards, for £ 20 a side, between D. Briggs's Dart of Brighouse, Yorkshire, and A. Barratt's Kitty of Huddersfleld, Mr Holden has now received £ 10 each, and the residue is to be put down on the day of the race. The contest is fixed for Nov 7, at the Warren House Grounds, Lindley Moor, Yorkshire, the heavier clog to give 2j yards to the pound outside, and Mr Holden to be the referee. TRAIL HUNT.— 8. Wilkinson's annual trail hunt will take place at Mr Hinchcliffe's, Green's Arms, Clayton, near Manchester, on Nov 14, for a good fat pig. Open to all England. The drag to start at half- past two, and the dogs at four o'clock. Starter Mr Bantoft, Edge- lane. In reply to Mr Tupper of London, Mr Heath is surprised at such an unreasonable offer to back Pincher to destroy 110 rats to his ( Heath's) bitch Kit's 100. Mr H. always understood that, ac- cording to the rules of ratting, a champion should kill against all comers, large or small, and give or take rats for pounds from once the weight of each dog, or as many times as may be agreed upon, and as Kit's weight is 151b and Pincher's 231b, at once their weight, Pincher would have to kill eight r? ta more than Kit; but rather than Kit should remain idle, they will accept 120 to 100 of Pincher, or any dog or bitch of any weight; or Mr H. will match Kit. to destroy 120 to 100, against any dog liv ing that is 31b lighter than herself. Any party that may fancy the above terms, may have a match for any amount by applying to Mr Heath, Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham. A ratting sweepstakes will take place at Heath's, Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham, for dogs of all merits, for money prizes." Further particulars as to time, entries, & c, will be duly advertised in © ur next. RABBIT COURSING-— NELL AND POLLY.— Mr Holden has now received £ 15 each on account of the match at rabbits between J. Maugham's Nell of Manchester and W. Ellis's Polly of Idle, Yorkshire, the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 25 a side, neither dog to exceed 201b weight. Tiie contest is to take place at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Nov 9, and £ 5 a side more is to be staked on Oct 26. MATCH IN STAFFORDSHIRE.— On Monday afternoon, Oct 19, upwards of 2,000 persons assembled upon the Mear, situated about a mile and a half from Longton, Staffordshire, to witness a match at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, between T. Hallam's bitch Bess and W. Tains's Mischief ( both of Longton). The conditions were that Mischief should not exceed 221b, nor Bess 211b weight, and the latter to have one rabbit given. Mr T. Hayes of the Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester, was appointed stakeholder and referee, but business precluding his attendance, he delegated the last named office to Mr J. Taylor of Newton Heath. At the conclusion of the match, which came off amid great confusion, the score stood « is follows:— Mischief caught the 2d, 3d, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, llth, 13th, 14t, h, 15th, and 16th— total 11. Bess ( having the first given) only secured the 4th, 9th, 10th, and 12th— total 5. Mischief thus won easily by 6. There were three undecided courses, and it is surprising there were not more, the Staffordshire men present appearingto possess very primitive ideas of the sport, as, as soon as a rabbit was turned out, hundreds of people started off after it in full chase, and thus the referee was considerably obstructed in the perform- ance of his duties. When the men resident in the Potteries are convinced of the fact that, where two dogs are matched only one can win, and when they have learned to conduct their contests in a more orderly manner, parties may not be so reluctant as they are at present to consent, to act as referee. The match between T. Jones's bitch Fly and the Waver tree dog Jacky, to run the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, comes off at Southport on Monday, Oct 26 ; neither dog to exceed 17| lb weight the morning of running; to weigh in St John's Market,. Mr Henderson, Farmers' Arms, h- dds £ 7 each, and the final deposit of £ 3 each is to be posted a' T. Jones's, Dog and Rabbit. Atkinson- street, Liverpool, on Saturday, Oct 24, between the hours of eight and ten p. m. The first rabbit dropped at half- past one o'clock. NIP AND PRIMROSE.— Another deposit, making £ 2 10s each now down, has been paid to Mr Holden for the match at rabbits between T. Eyr's Nip of Burslem and J. Caton's Primrose, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, neither dog to exceed 19|! b weight. The match is to come off at Gorton, near Manches- ter, on Nov 9, and the next deposit of £ 2 10s each will become due on Nov 3. S. Eastward of Dewsbury will match his dog Blue to run T. Holroyd's dog Catch at rabbits, the best of 31 courses, 60 yards law, to run at T. Hayes's, Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side. J. Holden to be stakeholder and referee. A match can be made any night next week, at 8. Eastwood's, the Prince Albert Inn, West Town, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. THE CHARGE AGAINST GEORGE.— In Judges Chambers, on Tuesday, on the application of Mr Lewis < iie indictment against Thomas Joseph George, for indecently assaulting Amelia Horton, was removed to the Queen's Bench, the recc jnizances being how- ever doubled. On the same day, at Middlesex Sessions, Mr Sleigh asked for leave to read the depositions of Amelia Horton, as she could not be found, and it was believed had been kept out of the way by the defendant or his friends. In support of his ap- plication'he read the affidavits of two persons who had been pre- sent at interviews, at which offers of money had been made to Amelia Horton, and one woman named Shelley, of 37, Saville- street, swore in her affidavit that she bad seen Horton receive £ 75 from a friend of the defendant's, who said he had come from his brother, and that Horton had left town that day by railway, leav- ing £ 70 with witness to take care of, part of which she had paid away, and the other part she had paid to the account of Horton, in the London and County Bank. The court took time to con- sider, but of course the proceedings at Judg& s Chambers take the case out of the hands of the magistrates. Jfhb' writ of certiorari will have the effect of delaying the trial until next year. The object of the application made by Mr Lewi?, jun, was not only to remove the indictment, but to obtain a trial before a special jury, with the intention of their having a view of the offices of George, in the Adelphi. The writ of certiorari having been granted, the defendant will have to enter into his own recognisance in £ 200, and to increase his bail to £ 200— two sureties in £ 100 each. As the trial will take place in the Court of Queen's Bench, the special jury list on which it will be placed cannot be reached till the sit- tings after Hilary Term, 1864. A FINE SEAL.— Mr Editor: Knowing the interest you take in everything connected with sport, you will perhaps be able to find room in your valuable paper for the following description of a seal shot by Capt A. M'Neile, of the Madras army, on the west coast of Scotland:— Length, 8ft Sin; girth at shoulder, behind fore flipper, 5ft 3 § in; breadth of fore flipper, 9in; breadth of hind flipper, 22jin; measurement round neck, 4ft; weight, 4661b.— Yours, & c, PHOCA. 4 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 10, 1863. A SPECIAL EDITION OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON ' Will be published on Sunday Morning, Nov 1, con- taining full details of the Racing at Newmarket Houghton Meeting on Saturday next. [ LATEST EDITION.] THE TUEF. BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S. MONDAY, OCT 19.— Lincoln failed in attracting any great number of the members, who mustered in strong force at " the Corner." Notwithstanding the " day by day'' settling at New- market, a sufficient number of accounts were still open to occupy the attention of the subscribers, greatly to the detriment of speculation on the Cambridgeshire. The business of paying and receiving was most satisfactorily got through, but the betting was comparatively tame. Although numerous horst- s were " men- tioned," large investments were made but on very few. The principal features of the afternoon's doings were the firmness of Limosina and the advance of Carnival. After 4 to 1 had been vainly stood out for about Lord Stamford's mare, backers were forced to give way and accept the offered 7 to 2, which odds were subsequently freely taken. Catch ' em Alive was at one period shaky, and the way in which he went up and down in the market rather seemed to denote that he was " on the go.'' Before dis- persing, however, he returned from 10 to 1, which had been freely laid against him, to 8 to 1 ( taken and offered). Exchequer ad- vanced from 100 to 8 to 10 to 1, but a far better favourite for money was Carnival, on whom a " pot" of money was placed at odds varying between 100 to 8 and 10 to 1, his closing price being " elevens." Summerside went back to 25 to 1, at which price Port Royal and Grand Dame were in some demand, and Birdhill declined to 40 to 1. Otherwise the prices given below are suffi- ciently indicative of the state of the market without requiring further comment. The Derby was scarcely teuched upon. THURSDAY, OCT 22.— Members mustered early this after- noon, in the evident expectation of some further demonstration on the Cambridgeshire, for on the previous day in the City Limosina had been driven back two or three points, and her stable companion Gemma " put up,'' while Exchequer had like- wise been " knocked about," and Port Royal brought to a shortish price. The retrogressive movement with regard to the favourite had so far subsided this afternoon that 9 to 2 was the highest offer against her. while Catch ' em Alive met with little support, for although 700 to 100 was taken about him during the early part of the afternoon, these odds were currently offered to the close. Carnival was very steady, layers refusing to advance anything over 11 to 1. and Port Royal was a far better favourite than Ex- chequer, 1,000 to 70 being booked five times about the former, while, after 1,700 to 100 had been taken about Lord Coventry's horse, no further support was awarded him at those odds. Anything over 20 to 1 would have been taken about Summerside, and Bathilde was firm at 1,000 to 45. No response was made to offers of 25 to I against Boreali3 or to those against Jack of Hearts at five points more. At first a well- known northern bookmaker laid 10,000 to 200 against Gemma, but subse- quently 40 to 1 was taken, and the latter price was also occasionally booked about Cairncastle. Of the extreme out- siders Roman Bee was as much inquired after as any- thing, while Hubert went away to offers of 1,000 to 10. Very few bets were made on the Derby. 15 to 1 was taken about Coast Guard, and the same price would have been taken about Scottish Chief, who was struck out of the Criterion this afternoon. 2,000 to 100 was registered about Ely, and double those odds about both Ackworth and Brother to Bird on the Wing colt. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. MONDAY. Limosina Jos. Dawson .. 7 to Catch'em Alive .. W. Day 8 to Carnival Godding 11 to Port Royal Goodwin 25 to Exchequer Weever 10 to Summerside Pryor 25 to Bathilde T. Taylor .... Borealis W. I'Ansou .. ——• Grande Dame T. Carter 2o to Jack of Hearts ... . Drewitt 28 to Despair Wadlow 33 to Giraffe colt Hayhoe ... T. Lye ... Jos Dawson ... T. Brown..., ... J. Day 2( t& Off).... 1 ( tk) .... 1 ( tk) .... 1 ( tk) .... 1 ( tk) .... 1( t& off).... THURSDAY. 9 to 2 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 7 to 11 to 100 to 17 to 20 to 22 to 25 to 1 ( Off) I ( tk) 7 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) .. 30 to 1 ( off) Cairncastle. Gemma Tolurno ... Birdhill ... Roman Bee T. Cliff ... Woldga Porter ... Muezzin W. Day... Juliet Private... Ladv » f the Isles.. H. Goater Hubert Private... Myrtle Pryor 50 to 40 to 40 to ... 33 to ,... 2010 to 15 ( tk) DERBY. .. M. Dawson.... .. Godding .. T. Oliver ... J. Day 40 to 1 ( tk) .... 35 to 1 ( tk) .... 40 to 1 ( tk) .... 40 to 1 ( tk) .... 40 to 1 ( tk) .... 40 to 1 ( off) .... 1P00 to 15 ( tk) .... 1080 to 15 ( t. k) .... 2000 to 25 ( tk) .... 1000 to 10 ( tk) .... 1000 to 10 ( tk) l( t& off).. .. 1000 to 10 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 14 to 15 to 20 to 40 to 40 to I ( Off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) Scottish Chief.. Coast Guard .. Ely Ackworth BrotoBird on the\ T Wing colt J ^ aws011 The Subscription Room will be opened this ( Saturday) afternoon. CITY BETTING— FRIDAY. CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. 9 to 2 agst Limosina ( 5 to 1 33 to 1 agst Birdhill ( t& off) tk freely) 33 to 1 Tolurno ( t & off) 6 to 1 Catch ' em Alive 40 to 1 Giraffe colt ( tk) ( tk) 45 to 1 Hubert ( tk) 11 to 1 Carnival ( t& off) 50 to 1 Gemma ( tk) 100 to 7 Port Royal ( tk) 50 to 1 Cairncastle ( tk) 100 to 6 Exchequer ( off) 68 to 1 Muezzin ( tk fy) 20 to 1 Bathilde ( off) 66 to 1 Woldga ( tk fy) 25 to 1 Summerside( tf) 66 to 1 Baldwin ( off) 25 to 1 GrandeDame( off 100 to 1 Bright Cloud ( t) 33 to 1 Jack of Hearts ( t) DERBY. 14 to 1 agst Scottish Chief ( tkfreely). CITY BETTING- SATURDAY. CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. 12 to 1 18 to 1 20 to 1 9 to 2 agst Limosina ( tk) 5 to 1 Catch ' em Alive ( tk 11 to 2) Carnival ( off) Exchequer ( tk) Port Royal ( 25 to 1 tk) Summerside( tk) Borealis ( t, & off) Bathilde ( tk) Tolurno ( tk) Birdhill ( t& off) Comet ( tk & off) Despair ( off) Hubert ( off ) 25 to 1 25 to 1 33 to 1 33 to 1 33 to 1 33 to 1 33 to 1 33 to 1 40 to 1 agst Giraffe colt ( t, k) 50 to 1 Cairncastle ( tk) 50 to 1 Gemma ( tk) 50 to 1 Muezzin ( tk) 50 to 1 Hospodar ( tk & off) 50 to 1 An field ( off) 68 to 1 Baldwin ( tk) 66 to 1 Turcos ( tk) 66 to 1 Bellman ( tk & off) 100 to 1 Juliet ( tk) 100 to 1 Glenorchy ( tk) 100 to 1 Blue Mantle ( tk 100 to 1 Polynesia ( off) BETTING AT MANCHESTER- FRIDAY NIGHT, ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGBAPH.) C- OIBHIDGESHIEE STAKES. 5 to 1 agst Limosina ( tk) 6 to 1 Catch ' em Alive ( tk) 10 to 1 Carnival ( tk) 15 to 1 Exchequer ( tk) 20 to 1 Bathilde ( tk) 20 to 1 Summerside ( tk) 25 to 1 agst Grande Dame ( t,) 33 to 1 Cairncastle ( tk) 33 to 1 Gemma ( tk) 33 to 1 Jack of Hearts ( tk) 40 to 1 Hubert ( tk) MEETING OF THE JOCKEY CLUB. A general meeting of the Jockey Club will be held at New market, after the races, on Wednesday in the Houghton Meeting The dates of the Newmarket Meetings, 1864, will be submitted for approval. Easter Monday falling in March, the Craven will commence on the second Monday in April, and, according to existing arrange- ments, the dates of all the meetings will be as under:— Craven Meeting Monday, April 11. First Spring Meeting Monday, April 25. July Meeting Tuesday, July 5. First October Meeting Tuesday, Sept 27. Second October Meeting Monday, Oct 10. Houghton Meeting Monday, Oct 24. If these dates are not altered the Epsom Summer Meeting will commence on Tuesday, May 24. and Ascot on Tuesday, June 7. NOTICES OF MOTION. By the Stewards— To alter the terms of challenging and run- ning for the Cup and Whip, after the present year, as under :— THE WHIP.— The Whip may be challenged for during the July Meeting in each year, and the acceptance must be signified or the Whip resigned on the following Tuesday. If accepted, to be run for on Thursday in the Second October Meeting, D. I.: four year olds to carry 8st, 71b, five, six, and aged 8st 121b, staking 100, " h ft. THE CUP.— The Cup may be challenged for daring the July Meeting each year, and the acceptance must be signified or the Cup resigned on the following Tuesday. If accepted, to run on Thursday in the Houghton, the Beacon Course, four year olds car- rying 8st 71b, five 9st lib, six and aged 9st 31b, such acceptance to be declared a Match or Sweepstakes of 200 sovs each, h ft. The Stewards will take the opinion of the Jockey Club as to the expediency of raising the New Stand at the end of the Flat, so as te admit of a room being built over the weighing rooms; and a plan and estimate will be laid before the meeting. The House Committee will propose an alteration in the salary of the keeper of the rooms. Bv Mr Savile— To amend Rule of Racing No. 57, by inserting after the words, " the owner of the second horse to be first entitled to claim,'' the words. " and the others in the order in which their horses are placed.'' To amend Rule 41 of the Jockey Club so as not to make any distinction between the Racing Calendar and the Sheet Racing Calendar. By Lord Glasgow— To add to the clause which makes the Rule as to half mile races not applicable to matches and private sweep- stakes of 25 sovs each or upwards, the words handicap sweepstakes excepted, and this alteration to take effect from this date. '*' Reports of the Tullamore Garrison Races, Pembroke Dock and Garrison Hunt Races, and of the First Herts Light Horse Races, although in type, unavoidably stand over until next week, owing to the great pressure on our space. Medora, the well- known steeple chaser, is advertised for sale by private contract. WORCESTER RACES.— East Sheen was accidentally left in the acceptances for the Worcestershire Stakes in the Calendar. The two year old filly by Fandango that has recently arrived at J. Prince's stables, Lambourn, has been named Florence. A further draft of Lord Stamford's horses have arrived at New- market from Ilsley, under J. Dawson's care. The Kilcock Steeple Chase fixture has been changed from the 10th and 11th of November to the 17th and 18th. THE LATE CHEADLE MEETING.— The disputed race ( Inn- keepers' Purse), after having been submitted to Admiral Rous, is awarded to The Queen of Clubs. The brown fllly Waveney, 2 yrs, and the bay yearling colt by Vedette out of 8t Rosalia have arrived at G. Milne's stable, Bar- ham, to be trained. La Grande Dame, engaged in the Cambridgeshire Stakes, arrived, under the care of T. Carter, sen, at Newmarket on Tues- day last. Mr Roe's Vixen ( sister to Themastown), by The Dean; and Farintosh, by Due an Dhurras, have arrived at Maisons Baflite, near Paris, from French Park, Ireland. Blackdown and Royal Stag were struck out of the Cambridge- shire, and Scottish Chief out of the Criterion Stakes, on Thursday last, after the publication of the Racing Calendar. Croydon Steeple Chases will take place on Tuesday and Wednes- day, Dec 1 and 2, over the same line of country as that of last year. Tl: e management of the meeting will, as usual, be entrusted to the able hands of Mr J. F. Verrall. We are requested to state that a person calling himself Robert Sherwood is in no way connected with or known to Mr R. Sher- wood, of Epsom, or his son, the latter of whom has recently left England for China, with Millionaire and Buckstone under his charge. LEAMINGTON AND WARWICKSHIRE HUNT MEETING.— The principal stakes at this meeting close on Tuesday, Nov 3. Further particulars of the same, as well as the rules and regulations to be abided by at this meeting, will be found on reference to an ad- vertisement in another column. SALES OF BLOOD STOCK.— In addition to Lord Strathmore's stud, a large draft of Lord Stamford's horses, six lots of Sir Joseph Hawley's, and the same number of Mr R. Ten Broeck's, are ad- vertised for sale during the Houghton Meeting. A draft of Mr Merry's horses are also advertised for sale by Messrs Tattersall, on Monday, Nov 9. THE NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING- The triumph of Lioness over the Monk at Kelso, after the latter had stamped himself a good horse at Lincoln by beating Bally Edmond very easily— so easily that in one of the free handicaps prepared for the forthcomingNe wmarket meeting there are only 21b between them— has further displayed what a certainty the Cesare- witch must always have been for the Russley mare; and the racing of the past week, dull as it may have been, has thus had some little effect on the Cambridgeshire, which creates more excitement than usually attends even the last great race of the year. The number of horses introduced into the market, despite the formidable pretensions of Limosina, is unusually large, and the Houghton week, commencing on Monday next, will certainly lose none of its prestige, the programme containing as many items of interest as ever, while the Criterion is more fortunate than usual in the number of two year old cracks engaged in it. Then the forty- three contests yet to be made up include the two Nur- series, the Houghton Handicap, the Cambridgeshire Course " Trial" Plate, and three Free Handicaps with some of the best T. Y. C., two mile, and mile horses in training asked topeiform; and the ten matches also include two or three that bid fair to turn out sporting affairs. The majority are likely to come off; so that there will be little chance of remaining idle during the six days, as these assist the events proposed in the bill of fare to num- ber sixty- four, or an average of more than ten per dietn. Monday's feature, the Criterion, is undoubtedly the most interesting two year old race of the season, with such a lot of public horses engaged as Ely ( 61b extra), Coast Guard ( 31b extra), Fille de l'Air ( 91b extra), Prince Arthur ( 31b extra), Evelina ( 61b extra), and Molly Carevr ( 61b extra), for a meeting between this lot would go a great way towards explaining the in- and- out running of the majority, and the result might show whether Ely's defeat of Fille de l'Air for the Champagne and of Evelina, for the Newmarket Triennial, Coast Guard's defeat of Ely for the mile race at Doncaster, were correct. In addition to the above, there are the following public horses in the race:— Rattler, Coimbra, Wild Rake, Dovedale, War Dance, Knight of Snowden, The Sea Boy, Garotter ( 31b extra), Caryophyllus, Beatrix, Bonus, the filly by Wild Dayrell out of Phemy, Linda, Antinous, Comme- fa, the colt by Tadrnor out of Drosera's dam, the coit by Teddington out of Mary Copp, Bristles, the colt by Newminster out of Plush, Tom- foolery, the filly by Newminster out of Lady Hawthorn, Myrtilus, Jupori, Durham ( 31b extra), the colt by Young Melbourne out of an Orlando mare, Alcyone, Procella ( 31b extra). Brindisi, and Bat- taglia; and although Lord Glasgow's Young Melbourne colt beat nothing of any great account in his match at Doncaster, his good looks alone will entitle him to every respect, even in such company as the cracks above- named, especially when they are all giving him weight; while we are not half satisfied that Battaglia's party made such a mistake concerning her merits as her run- ning at Ascot would make out. The dark division is not likely to be strongly represented, for it only comprises the follow- ing :— Count Batthyany's Lounger, a colt by Saunteier out of Fandango; Mr Jackson' 3 Vauxhall, a colt by Kingston out of Tested; Mr J. Morris's Harcourt, a colt by Stockwell out of Ellerdale; Mr Naylor's Gazza Ladra, a filly by Voltigeur out of Nina; Mr Savile's Columbine, a filly by De Clare out of Harlequin's dam, and Guerilla, a colt by Skirmisher out of Mantilla: Lord Stamford's Gownsman, a colt by Surplice out of Tomyris, and Boinbus, a colt by Leamington out of Queen Bee; Colonel Towneley's Ayacucho, a colt by Orlando out of Avacanora ; and Mr Wigram's'Vagabond, a colt by Kingston out of Frolic. The above were nearly all high- priced yearlings, but. several have been found worthless, and those of any account have been too long on the shelf for it to be probable either will make an appearance this season, unless Gownsman should represent Lord Stamford's interest in place of Battaglia. At any rate we shall not run away from the public horses in a search for the best that the field may produce, as if Molly Carew is not able yet to enter the lists ; there are Coast Guard, Ely, the Young Melbourne colt, Prince Arthur, Fille de 1' Air, Evelina, and Battsglia to make up the best field of two year olds that has been together all this year. Still it does not require a strong pair of glasses to make the dis- covery that Coast Guard has the best chance, looking at his las* performance in public and the weight he has to carry, for at Don- caster he beat Prince Arthur with tiie most ridiculous ease at even weights, besides Fille de l'Air and Ely when running the pair on worse terms than he meets them at now ; and if we ignore Ely's running for this event altogether, the Guard still has the best of him, if only through Fiile de l'Air, whom Ely only beat two lengths for the Champagne, while Coast Guard beat her thrice as far in his race. If the rumour current when they ran together at Newmarket, that Tomato and Evelina were close together, is correct, the latter is at best on a par with Ely only, so that Coast Guard has her as safe as the latter. The only one we cannot measure with any degree of accuracy is the Young Melbourne colt, and he apparently requires more time before he can success- fully compete, even at a 31b advantage, with such a two year old as COAST GUARD. The Match between Privateer and the Sister to Ace of Clubs must be a near thing, as the latter only gets 21b for the head defeat last meeting, which should, however, just turn the tables. In another Match Black Lily is asked to give No Name 30lb over half a mile, and this feat we cannot think her capable of performing, for she has shown no form this season. Of the four items we have to deal with in Tuesday's programme, one— a 200 sovs Sweepstakes for two year olds— is pretty certain to result in a walk over for Lord Stamford, and the Match is a moral" for Echo, while there will not be many in the field to contend for the All- aged Stakes, the weights of those engaged being as under:— age st lb I age st lb | age it lb Buckstone .... 4.. 9 10 Sawcutter ' 5.. 9 5 Cerintha 3.. 8 9 Stradella 4.. 9 7 | Lady Clifden .. 5.. 9 2 ! Son champ .... 3.. 7 0 Fairwater 5.. 9 7 i LadVAugusta.. 3.. 9 0 I Olivia i.. 6 11 Argonaut 4. .9 5 Tom Fool 3. .8 12 Lady Hawthorn The Marquis .. 4.. 9 5 | Taje 3.. 8 12 I fiily 2.. 6 11 The youngsters have all the worst of the above imposts, as Lady Clifdea must hold them perfectly safe, and she has nothing to fear from the four or five year olds, the next best to her being Argonaut. The Cambridgeshire Stakes, worth about £ 2,400, may bring ou the strongest field of the year, for it is undoubtedly a most open race, even with the Cesarewitch to throw such a light upon it, the qualities required to win the two races being so different that the shorter has often completely upset the longer one. While the Cesarewitch has only been twice— in the cases of Faugh a Ballagh and The Baron— carried off by horses giving a great deal of weight away. Lanercost, Ralph, Alarm, Scherz, Sultan, Odd Trick, and Palestro have shown that high weights could not stop good horses in the Cambridgeshire ; War Eagle's second with 8st 31b, and Saunterer's third with 8st 12ib, further displaying that a good three year old is never out of it, no matter what his weight may be. The event has, in fact, been carried off six- teen times by three year olds, seven four year olds, and one " aged" winning the remaining eight races decided for the Cambridgeshire Stakes; arid yet, in the face of these statistics, which prove tbe chances ta be 2 to 1 in favour of the first- named, the four year olds Catch ' em Alive and Limosina have for a long time occupied the foremost positions in the market for the forth- coming anniversary, only seven three year olds— Carnival, Borealis, the Giraffe colt, Cairncastle, Jack of Hearts, Grande Dame, and Summerside— having been backed for it with any degree of spirit since the betting commenced; and yet they will be in a numerical majority on Tuesday next in the field, which will probably have to be made up from the following list, the doubtful starters being printed in italics: age stlb Mr Naylor's Carnival 3.. 8 8 Capt Christie's Lady Clifden5.. 8 6 Mr K. Boyce's Carisbrook .. 4.. 8 1 Ld Bateman's Q. of Trumps. 4.. S 0 Lord Stamford's Gemma— 4.. 7 13 CountF. de Lagrange's Aler te4.. 7 13 Lord Coventry's Exchequer. 4.. 7 12 Mr R. Sutton's Glenorchy .. 3.. 7 12 Lord Chesterfield's Bat, hilde. 5.. 7 10 Lord St Vincent's Bellman., 5. .7 10 Duke of Beaufort's Birdhill. 4.. 7 7 Capt D. Lane's l',! ueMantle.. 3.. 7 5 Lord Stamford's Lirao3ina.. 4.. 7 3 Lord Chesterfield's Polynesia4.. 7 3 Mr Greville's Anfield 3.. 7 2 Mr C. P. Hudson'sTolurno. 4.. 7 2 Mr W. I'Anson's Borealis . .3. .7 1 Mr G. W. Fitzwilliam's Myrtle 5.. 7 1 Mr Down's Dunlceld 3.. 7 0 Mr W. Day's Catch'emAlive4.. 7 0 LordPalmerston'sBaldwin.. 3.. 7 0 Mr R. Bovce'sFantail 3.. 7 0 Baron Rothschild's Giraffe . colt 3.. 7 0 maining seven have been backed for the Derby— Miner and Forager so very lately, that if either should make a debut the pair of public performers, respectable as they are, will most likely have to give way. As regards the three Matches, we must prefer Umpire to Knowsley over seven furlongs, and Rapid Rhone will probably receive forfeit from the inferior King of the Vale; but the well- bred Vagabond being " dark,'' we cannot form an idea whether he can beat the moderate Buckfoot. The Free Handicap for three year olds, A. F., would form an important feature in Thursday's card, but that theCambridgeshire is most likely to settle it, Carnival meeting Blue Mantle, Gle- norchy, Roman Bee, Borealis, the Giraffe colt, and Suminerside on so much better terms than he does therein, that should one of them beat him in the big event he will probably take his revenge here. The Apethorpe Stakes, for two year olds, will be worth picking up, and Birch Broom should not fail to put in an appearance when Crytlieia is the most formidable of his opponents. For the Fifty Sovs Sweepstakes, Ab M., there will not be much to choose between Beatrix, New York, and Bonus, and we can only give the preference to the first- named on account of the good money she was entrusted with in the race for the Clearwell last meeting. Tomfoolery has to meet the sister to Ace of Clubs in a half mile Match, and she ought to concede the 31b and win ; but we can say no more concerning the Hospodar and Saccharometer Match than that it is unlikely to produce a race : while the Cambridgeshire will probably show that Tolurno is capable of giving 161b to Fan- faron over a mile and a half. In Friday's list there are only two Sweepstakes complete, in one of which Echo will have to be very careful of Battaglia. The other is reduced to a match between the dark Kromeski and the sister to Ace of Clubs, for Coimbra has shown very bad form. We cannot attempt to choose between them ; and there is nothing to employ our peri in Saturday's list, for only one of the pair pitted together over the Bretby Stakes Course has baen in public. PROGRAMME OF NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING. Horses marked * are at Newmarket. MONDAY, OCT 26.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; Cambridgeshire Course. A MAIDEN PLATE of 50 sovs, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b ; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs ; if entered for 200 sovs allowed 71b; Bretby Stakes Course. A HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; R. M. Those who declare forfeit by ten o'clock the evening before running to pay only 10 sovs ; the 10 sovs forfeits if they amount to 50 sovs are to form an extra class, if less, to be divided bet ween the first and second in the sweepstakes. A SELLING HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 8st, four 8st 101b, five and upwards 9st lib : the winner to be sold for 300 sovs if demanded, & c ; Bretby Stakes Course. The CRITERION STAKES of 30 sovs each, 20 ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 51b; winners of a 500 sovs sweepstakes with ten subscribers 61b, of two such stakes 91b extra ; winners of any other sweepstakes value 200 sovs, including the winner's own stake, and not having less than ten subscribers, 31b extra; from the turn of the Lands in; 52 subs. Lord Anglesey's Rattler Lord Bateman's C jimbra Lord Bateman's Wild Rake ' Count Batthyany's br c Lounger Duke of Beaufort's Promenarte( pd) Duke of Beaufort's Parure ( paid) Mr Bowes's War Dance Mr Cartwright's Ely ( Bib extra) ' CaptA. Cooper'sKnightofSnowdon Lord Coventry's c Dovedale Mr Fleming's Elmsdale ( pd) Lordulasgow's b c by Young Mel- bourne, dam by Orlando ' Mr tlandley's The Sea ISoy ' Marquis of Hastings's Garotter ( 31b extra) Sir J. Hawley's Caryophyllus * MrW. Hudson's ch c Coast Guard ( 31b extra) Mr Jackson's Vauxhall ' Count F. de Lagrange's Fille de l'Air ( 91b extra) ' Count F. de Lagrange's Beatrix ' Capt 1). Lane's Bonus Mr M. Longfield's Talisman ( pd) Mr J. Merry's c Scottish Chief ( 91b extra) ( pd) MrJ. Merry's f by Wild Dayrell out of Phemy Mr J. Morris's' Harcourt Mr Naylor's Fortunio ( dead) ' Mr Naylor's Gazza Ladra ' Mr Naylor's Linda ( 61b extra) • Baron Nivi& re's Antinous ' Raron Niviere's Comme- ca * MrR. H. Neville'sc byTadmorout of Drosera's dam Mr Orme's c ' ay Teddington out of Mary Copp Mr J. Osborne's ch cPrince Arthur ( 31b extra) Mr Parry's Bristles " Mr Payne's c by Newminster out of Plush " Mr Payne's Tomfoolery ' Baron Rothschild's f by Newmin- ster out of Lady Hawthorn ' Baron Rothschifd'sEvelina ( 61b ex) Mr F. Rowland's Molly Carew ( Gib extra) *\ tr Savile's Colnmbine * Mr Savile's c Guerilla ' Lord Stamford's Gownsman " Lord Stamford's Procella ( 3lb ex) ' Lord Stamford's f Battag ia ' Lord Stamford's Brindisi " Lord Stamford's Bombus Col Towneley's ch c Ayacucho Mr T. Valentine's Myrtilus Mr T. Valentine's Alcyone Lord Uxbridge's Jupon Lord Uxbridgo'sDnrham( 31b extra) Mr Wigram's br c Vagabond ( paid) Lord Zetland's Bandarilla ( paid) gaged in the July, Chesterfield, Rutland, Clearwell, or Pren- dergast Stakes ; colts 8st 91b, fillies 8st 71b ; winners of 200 sovs 51b extra; D. M.; 6 subs. ' Count Batthyany's brf Lady Maud I ' Count F. de Lagrange's Beatrix Mr Beaumont's fc c Bellasius Mr M. Longfield's Garotter ( pd) Mr W. S. Cartwright's Ely ( 51b ex) [ ' Lord Stamford's Mahometan MATCH 100, h ft; 8st 71b each; T. Y. C.—' Mr Barne's Buckfoot agst Mr Wigram's Vagabond. MATCH 300, h ft; last seven furlongs of Ab. M.—- Lord Glasgow's Knowsley, 4 yrs Sst 71b, agst Lord Coventry's Umpire, 6 yrs, 8st 61b. MATCH 500, h ft; 8st 101b each ; A. F.—' Baron Rothschild's King of the Vale agst * Lord Glasgow's Rapid Rhone, both 3 yrs old. MATCH 200, h ft; T. M. M.— Mr Beaumont's Golden Pledge, 8st 101b, receives 75 sovs from Lord Bateman's Trojanus, 8st 7ib. THURSDAY— A FREE HANDICAP of 30 sovs each, 20 ft; the winner of the Cambridgeshire 71b, ef any other handicap after Oct 22 51b extra; last two miles of the Cesarewitch Course. Acceptances to be declared by noon on Monday, Oct 26. age stlb Gibraltar 6.. 9 Ballv Edmond.. 5. .9 The Monk 6.. 9 Anonvma 4.. 8 Oldminster .... 5.. 8 Harlequin .... 4.. 8 Dulcibella .... 6.. 8 Carisbrook 4.. 8 Balham 5.. 8 Doncaster 6.. 8 0 Captain Crow.. 4.. 7 II Earl of Surrey.. 4.. 7 11 Oberon 5.. 7 10 Magnum Bo- num 4.. 7 9 Emblem a.. 7 9 Donnvbrook .. 3.. 7 8 Blithfield 3.. 7 8 . Tack of Hearts. 3.. 7 8 Drummer Boy.. 4.. 7 7 Lord of Linne.. 4. .7 7 Loiterer 6.. 7 7 Change 3.. 7 6 Sparkle 5.. 7 5 age st lb Tourist 3.. 7 5 The Eagle 3.. 7 3 Birthday filly.. 4.. 7 age st lb Barchettina S.. 6 6 Cheerful 3.. 6 5 Knave of Trumps 3.. 6 3 Deerfoot 3.. 6 3 Fanfaron 3.. 6 2 Honest John .. 3. 6 0 Tambour Majors.. 6 0 Little Dick .... 6.. 5 13 Equinox 3.. 5 11 Joco 3.. 5 11 Thalestris S.. 5 11 Ptarmigan .... 3.. 5 10 Petersham Black Deer Sandford .. Romanoff.. Belle of York, shire 3.. 5 7 Lavender 3... 5 7 Dunsinane .... 3.. 5 7 Sweet Willie .. 3... 5 7 IIypermnestra.. 3.. 5 7 Vilette 4.. 5 7 ... 3.. 5 ... 3.. 5 ... 3.. 5 .. 3.. 5 Gorse 4.. 7 2 Clarior 3.. 7 2 Piccador 4.. 7 1 Trumps 3.. 7 0 Trust 3.. 7 0 Agag 4.. 7 0 Dunkeld 3.. 6 II Mis « Armstrong3.. 6 11 Sycophant .... 5.. 6 11 Port Royal .... 3.. G 11 Black Prince .. a.. 6 10 Myrtle 5.. 6 10 Sea King 3.. 6 9 Real Jam 4.. 6 9 Silkstone 4.. 6 7 Conundrum.... 5.. 6 7 Fitz- Eva 5.. fi 6 Dr Syntax .... 3.. 6 6 Principal 4.. 6 6 Bonny Breast- knot 4.. 6 6 The SUBSCRIPTION HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards ; D. I. The OPTIONAL SELLING PLATE of 50 sovs ; two year olds 6st 101b, three 8st 101b, four 9st 81b, five and upwards 9st 121b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs ; if entered for 80 sovs allowed 51b, 50 121b; R. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; two year olds 7st, three 8st 121b; fillies allowed 21b; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; the winner to be sold for 40 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds and up" wards; T. Y. C. A SELLING HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, for two year olds and up" wards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs if demanded, & o> Bretby Stakes Course. The APETHORPE STAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 61b; T. Y C.: 9 " Duke of Beaufort's Moscow * Duke of Beaufort's Crvtlieia ' Mr W. G. Craven's f Little Savage Mr Gre-<- ille's f Lady Caroline Lord Uxbridge's Sir John Lord Uxbridge's f Poppy ( dead) ' Lord Westmorland's The Usher Lord Westmorland's c Birch Broom Lord Wilton's c Marabout A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; Ab. M. ; 6 subs. ' Lord Stamford's b c New York Lord Stamford's bk f Monacella ( dead) ' Count F. de Lagrange's Beatrix ' Cant Lane's b c Bonus ' Lord Strathmore's br f Eleanor MrT. Valentine's Holly fox A FREE HANDICAP of 100 sovs each, h ft. for three year olds; the winner of the Derby or Doncaster St Leger 9st, of the Oaks st lb St lb st lb ' Carnival .. 8 0 ' Tornado 7 6 ' Isoline ... 7 0 ' Blue Mantle . .. 7 12 Early Purl 7 6 Newmarket .. ... 7 0 Glenorchy .. 7 9 Gladstone 7 2 ' Summerside ... 6 12 ' Roman Bee .. 7 7 * C bvKingTomout ' Mainstay ... 6 10 Borealis .. 7 6 of Giraffe 7 0 ' Eleanor ... 6 8 MATCH 100, h ft; last half of R. M.—' Lord Chesterfield's Black Lily, 5 yrs, 8st 71b, agst ' Mr C. Alexander's f No Name, by Teddington, dam by Melbourne out of Birthday, 2 yrs, 6st 51b MATCH 200, h ft; 8st 71b each; last three quarters of Ab. M.— ' Lord Annesley's sister to Ace of Clubs, agst ' Mr Savile's Pri- vateer. TUESDAY.— A FREE HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year olds and upwards; the winner of the Cambridgeshire 71b, of any other handicap after Oct 22 51b extra; T. Y. C. Accept- ances to be declared by noon on Monday next, Oct 26, age st lb Argonaut .... 4.. 9 12 Twilight .... a.. 9 12 Larlv Louisa.. 5.. 9 10 Lady Clifden.. 5.. 9 8 Weil and 4.. 9 6 Croagh Patrick5.. 9 1 Walloon 5.. 8 12 Neophvte .... a.. 8 12 Livingstone .. 3.. 8 12 Hesper 5.. 8 9 Fravola 6.. 8 9 On. of Trumps4.. 8 8 Glenorchy .... 3.. 8 ~ age st lb Lord Bateman's Despair 4.. 6 13 Mr Frank's Zuleika 5.. 6 13 Mr T. Parr's Blondin 3.. 6 12 Mr W. Stewart's Cairncastie3.. 6 11 Mr Lincoln's Roman Bee.... 3.. 6 10 Sir J. Hawley's Woldga.. .. 3.. 6 10 Mr Saxon's Amazonian .. .. 3.. 6 9 Mr S. Thellussou's Jack of Hearts 3.. S 8 Col Towneley's Hubert .... 4.. 6 8 Mr H. Jones's Eastern Prin- cess 5.. 6 7 Count Batthyany's Turcos. .3. .6 7 Mr J. Osborne's Comet 3.. 6 6 Lord Strathmore's Bohemia 3.. 6 6 Mr C. Capel's Bright Cloud.. 3.. 6 5 Mr R. Boyce's The Principali.. 6 4 M r I town's Nebula 3.. 6 2 Mr T. Hughes's Juliet a. .6 I MrT. Hughes'sM Philippe,. a.. 6 1 Mr J. Osborne's Fanfaron.. 3.. 6 1 Mr T. Carter's Grande DameS.. 6 0 Mr W. Day's Muezzi i 3. .5 13 M Delamarre's Oantonnade. 3.. 5 10 Mr R. Ten Broeck's Sum- Mr G. Bryan's Port Royal.. 3.. 6 13 merside 3.. 5 9 The three year olds in the above list have weights apportioned them ranging between 8st 81b and 5st 91b, and it is an extraor- dinary fact that the heaviest weighted of them is the most fancied, Carnival being considered such a good horse that he is decidedly third favourite, while the next to him, Glenorchy, has his friends " at a price," the private trials of the two horses even excelling their public doings, for the former is said to be at least 71b su- perior to Macaroni, while rumour asserts that Glenorchy is equal to Man- at- Arms at even weights. We can hardly believe the latter is so good, although he was second to the turned- loose Victor in the Royal Hunt Cup, with the steadier of 6st 121b ; but when Carnival could give the year and an easy beating, to a horse like Clarissimus, we are bound to believe him the best three year old in training, and if he cannot win the Cambridgeshire, more unlikely " circumstances may happen than his running into a " place." Blue Mantle is made for the course, and but for his uncertain temper we should book him to hold safe every three year old weighted above 6st81b, greatly as we respect Carnival, Boreaiis, the Giraffe colt, and Port Royal. Borealis does not look capable of beating Carnival on paper, seeing Lord Clifden gave her a stone and a clever beating, and that public running would put the latter and Macaroni about on a par; but the filly is undoubtedly more suited to the Cambridgeshire hill than the Doncaster flat, and she as much entitled to be kept on the right side as the Giraffe colt and Port Royal, whose running in the Nursery at Newmarket last autumn, when giving 51b and 71b respectively to Fantail, warrants their being backed. Jack of Hearts showed speed in the Cesarewitch, and is another dangerous animal; but we cannot see how he is to turn the tables on Limosina, and the most we can anticipate is his run- ning into a " place," which our readers may make certain he is backed very heavily to get. The Comet has not been doing so well lately as his friends would wish ; still, he is dangerous even now, and we cannot forget his close race with Dictator and Borealis at Manchester, when weighted with much greater seve- rity than in this encounter. Grande Dame has a good private re putation, her best ptiblic performance being a second to La Toucques in France; Cantonnade, another French filly, is also carrying some money; and yet we would rather trust the Yankee- bred feather weight, Summerside, than either, her forward po- sition in the Cesarewitch up to a certain point convincing us she is one of the formidable candidates herein. We must, at any rate, include Summerside with Carnival, Blue Mantle, Borealis, Port Royal, and Jack of Hearts as the best of the three year olds. Of the four year olds, Carisbrook, Exchequer, Limosina, Poly nesia, Tolurno, Catch ' em Alive, and Despair are the most entitled to respect, and the recent performances of Limosina and Poly- nesia are very flattering to each, for Lord Stamford's mare gave Lioness 101b in the Cesarewitch, and Polynesia ran so well with Johnny Armstrong at Doncaster, that, taking into consideration she got badly off, Johnny would have no chance with her here at Sst 71b. However, the latter and Catch ' em Alive are now stable companions, and they can tell so well what the son of Flatcatcher is capable of, that we cannot shut our eyes to the fact of his read- ing a good thing at last, believing as we do that they are in earnest with him now, and intend bringing off a great coup on Tuesday next. Exchequer we have a great opinion of, but doubt whether he can give 91b to Limosina, even over his favourite course ; and the latter looks able to beat Polynesia, Carisbrook, Tolurno, and Despair, if not Catch ' em Alive. We can perceive nothing worth recommending of the five year olds beyond Bathilde over this distance, unless it is the feathered Eastern Princess ; and if last year's winner is so much the supe- rior of Polynesia as the betting would make out, she will appear as good an investment on paper as Catch ' em Alive, unless the latter can beat Johnny Armstrong at considerably less than a stone difference. The old ones have but two representatives, Mr Hughes's M Philippe and Juliet, and the " Romeo lords'' seem to fancy they have a chance with the latter, although she has never gone the distance. « But if an extreme outsider is to carry off the Cambridgeshire this year we would rather look for the winner in another quarter, Blue Mantle being the most promising of the 66 to 1 division, and we cannot see how he is to give the weight to such as Limosina, Catch ' em Alive, Jack of Hearts, and Summerside, while Bathilde has a great advantage over him when conceding but 51b for the two years. Still, he is as formidable on paper as either Carnival or Borealis, and we are astonished to see him at his present price. We must look for the winner among the lot here named, and can come to no other conclusion than that public running points most distinctly to LIMOSINA as the winner; but at the same time we cannot help noticing that one of the strongest and cleverest parties on the Turf are backing CATCH'EM ALIVE for a great stake of money, and there is just the chance that Lord 8tamford's mare will on Tuesday next meet a second Lioness, for " Catch ' em'' is backed as freely as the latter was, and the per- formances of the two were equally bad till these weights ap- peared. On Wednesday there is a Sweepstakes for two year olds, over the Ditch Mile, which is at the mercy of Ely. who can easily give the 51b to his moderate opponents at such a distance. But for the Glasgow Stakes we dare not hazard a selection, when only Caryophyllus and the colt by Toxophilite out of Miss Sarah of the nine subs have been in public, as two or three of the re- Tom Fool . Tattoo Bertha Norroy .. Zora Biondella Cassidia .3.. 8 ... 5.. 8 3 ... 4.. 8 ... 5.. 8 ... 4.. 8 ... 3.. 8 1 0 Little Pippin. .4. .7 12 Benjamin 4.. 7 10 Miss Arm- strong 3.. 7 10 Juliet a.. 7 10 Qn. Elizabeth. 4.. 7 Humphrey.... 4.. 7 Sparkle 5.. 7 Confidence.... 5.. 7 Lufra 3.. 7 Zelle 5.. 7 Peignoir 4.. 7 Manrico 4.. 7 Black Lily .... 5.. 7 age st lb Peahen 4.. 7 5 Summerside .. 3.. 7 4 Xurullo 4.. 7 4 Balirerne .... 4.. 7 3 Liston 3.. 7 2 Senorita coit.. 3.. 7 2 Southport 5.. 7 2 Stockinger 4.. 7 0 Manrery 4.. 7 0 Bolero 4.. 6 13 Topsy 3.. 6 13 Lizzie 5.. 6 12 Cadiz ,3.. 6 12 Fiancee 3.. 6 12' Paddv O'Rourke .. 3.. 6 12 Soapstone ... .3.. 6 12 - Etna 3.. 6 11 Harvest Moon. 3.. 6 11 Pounce 5.. 6 10 Newfoundlands.. 6 10 Merry Maid ,. 4.. fi 10 Dolphin 3.. 6 10 MoimtainBuckS. .6 10 Gold Dust 3.. 6 9 Canace 3.. 6 9 Oscar 3.. 6 8 Plover 3.. 6 8 Gentle Kitty c. 3., 6 8 Rubini 3.. 6 8 Misfire 4.. 6 8 Rest 3.. G 7 Lady of the Isles 3.. 6 7 age st lb Airedale 3. 6 7 Jacqueline colt4. fi 6 Lady Abbess.. 3. fi 5 Zeloo 3. .6 5 Deception .... 3. .6 4 Creole 3. .6 4 Rosebud 3. .6 4 Indolence .... 3. .6 4 Beau vale .... 3. .6 4 Prince Lee Boo. 3. .6 3 Dirt Cheap.... 3, .6 2 2 2 6 1 Farce 3. .6 0 Meriden 3. .6 0 Sledmere 3. .6 0 Jenny Wren .. 3. .6 0 BlancheofLan- Miranda filly.. 3. .5 12 Canzonette 3. .5 12 Water Kelpie.. 3. .5 10 Vindictive 3. .5 9 Stampede 3. .5 9 Baron of Avon. 3. .5 9 Kinsman 3 .5 7 Abernethy.. .. 3. .5 7 Supple 3 .5 7 Country Maid. 3 .5 7 Blanchette.. .. 3 .5 7 MATCH 500, 200 ft; 8st 71b each; A. F.—' Baron Niviere's Hos- podar agst - Lord Strathmore's Saccharometer, both three year olds. MATCH 200, h ft; first half of Ab. M.— Mr Payne's Tomfoolery, 8st, 81b, agst Lord Annesley's sister to Ace of Clubs, 8st 51b, both 2 year olds. MATCH 500, 100 ft; last mile and a half of the Cesarewitch Course.— Mr S. Haughtoil's Tolurno, 4 yrs, 7st 51b, agst Mr J. Osborne's Fanfaron, 3 yrs, 6st 31b. FRIDAY.— A FREE HANDICAP of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds and upwards; the winner of the Cambridgeshire 71b, of any other handicap after October 22 5lb extra; R. M. Ac- ceptances to be declared by noon on Monday next, Oct 26. age st lb Man at Arms.. 6. .9 2 Johnny Arm- strong 4. 9 2 Carnival 3.. 9 2 Wingrave 4.. 8 10 Knowsley .... 4.. 8 10 .. B.. S ... 3.. 8 .. 4.. 8 ... 4.. 8 ... 4.. 8 " Umpire .. Macaroni . Clarissimus Exchequer. Limosina . Bathilde 5.. 8 Catch'emAlivel. .8 Prin Plausible. 6.. 7 13 Birdhill 4.. 7 10 Aurelian 5.. 7 10 Gemma 4.. 7 ] 0 Hubert 4.. 7 9 Onesander ..,. 3.. 7 9 Rapid Rhone.. 3.. 7 9 Polynesia 4.. 7 7 age st lh General Hess.. 6.. 7 7 An field 3.. 7 7 Hospodar .... 3., 7 7 St Alexis .... 4.. 7 6 Blackdown .. 3.. 7 6 Borealis 3.. 7 fi Kg of Utopia.. 3.. 7 6 Tolurno 4.. 7 6 The Prophet.. 6.. 7 5 Deanair 4.. 7 5 Spark 4.. 7 4 Giraffe colt .. 3.. 7 4 Newmarket .. 3.. 7 3 Blue Mantle.. 3.. 7 2 Cairncastle .. 3.. 7 2 Roman Bee .. 3.. 7 0 Fantail 3.. 7 0 Tornado 3.. 7 0 Golden Dust.. 3.. 6 13 Bosh 4.. 6 13 Baldwin 3.. 6 13 age st lb Turcos 3.. 6 11 Tourist 3.. 6 10 Newchurch .. 3.. 6 10 Pilot 4. . fi 10 Comet 2.. 6 ] 0 Villa Franca.. 3.. 6 10 Early Purl .... 3.. fi 8 Cantonade.... 4.. 6 7 Columba 3.. fi 7 Revolver 3.. 6 7 Jarnicoton.... 3.. 6 7 Nebula 3.. 6 4 Muezzin 3,. f> 2 Gunner 3.. 6 2 E! eanor 3,. fi 0 Kingswood .. 3.. 6 0 Barter 3.. 6 0 Gratitude .... 3.. 6 0 Weatherspy .. 3.. B 0 Stockowner .. 3.. 5 12 Merry Hart .. 3.. S 12 FIFTY SOVS; three year olds 7st lllb, four 8st 101b, five, six, and aged, 8st 131b ; maidens allowed 71b ; R. M. FIFTY Sovs ; two year olds 5st 71b, three 8st lib, four 9st 21b, five, six, and aged 9st 91b; the winner, with his engagements, to be sold for 300gs if demanded, & c; last three miles of B. C. The OPTIONAL SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds ; colts 8st 121b, fillies Sst81b; the winner to be sold for 250 sovs, if for 200 allowed 51b, 150101b, 100 161b, 60 211b; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each: three year olds 8st 2lb, four 8st 101b, five and upwards 9st; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 8st, four 8st 101b, five and upwards 9st lib; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, & c; Criterion Course. A SELLING HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft. for three year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, & C; R. M. A HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, for two and three year olds ; T. Y. C. The CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES ( Handicap) of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 100 added from the Town Race Fund; the winner of the Doncaster St Leger 121b, the second in the St Leger, or the winner of the Doncaster Cup 61b extra; winners of a handicap value 300 sovs after Sept 10 71b, of any other handicap 31b extra; these extra weights to be accumu- lative up to 101b, and the winner of the Cesarewitch 71b over and above any other extra weight to which he maybe liable; the second to receive 50 sovs out of tbe stakes; Cambridgeshire Course; 215 subs, 78 of whom pay 5 sovs each. st lb Caller Ou ~ 5.. 9 4 Man at Arms.. 6.. 8 12 Uvnpire( pd)..,. 6.. 8 9 * Carnival 3.. 8 8 * Black Prince.. a.. 8 Aurelian 5.. 8 Ladv Clifden.. 5.. 8 The Knave .... 4.. 8 The Monk tine 101b extra) .. 6.. 8 * Carisbrook.... 4.. 8 Qn. of Trumps. 4.. 8 * Gemma 4.. 7 13 ' Faultless 6.. 7 13 Hurricane .... 4.. 7 13 * Alerte 4.. 7 13 Golden Pledge ( paid) 3.. 7 12 Queen of Spain.. 4. .7 12 Exchequer ,... 4.. 7 12 Glenorchy .... 3.. 7 12 Knutsford .... 5.. 7 12 Victor 4.. 7 12 ' Bathilde S.. 7 10 King of Utopia.. 3.. 7 10 Bellman 5.. 7 10 Alvediston ( pd) 4.. 7 10 Harlequin ( pd). 4.. 7 10 Telegraph 4.. 7 9 Jackal ( dead) .. 4.. 7 8 Good- bye ( pd). . S.. 7 8 King of Kent. .5.. 7 7 Saccharometer ( paid) 3.. 7 7 * IIospodar .... 3.. 7 7 Birdhill 4.. 7 7 ' Vivid 3.. 7 6 Marigold 3.. 7 6 ' Blue Mantle .. 3.. 7 5 Tom Fool 3.. 7 5 Leontes ( pd) .. a.. 7 4 ' Limosina .... 4.. 7 3 Brighton 4.. 7 3 ' Polvnesia 4.. 7 3 Blackdown .... 3.. 7 2 GuillaumeleTa- citurne 3.. 7 2 ' Anfteld 3.. 7 2 Change 3.. 7 2 Tolurno 4.. 7 2 Borealis 3.. 7 1 „ st lb ' Myrtle .5.. 7 1 ' Dunkeld 3.. 7 0 Catch'emAlive. 4.. 7 0 Baldwin 3.. 7 0 Little Pippin .. 4.. 7 0 ' Fantail 3.. 7 0 " Ch c by King Tom— Giraffe3.. 7 0 ' Port Royal.... 3.. 6 13 * Jarnicoton.... 3.. 6 13 Despair 4.. 6 13 Zuleika 5.. 6 13 Blondin 3.. 6 12 Cairncastle .... 3.. 6 11 ' Agag .4.. fill Bonnie Bell 3.. 6 11 ' Sea King .... 3.. 6 10 Flash in the Pan a.. 6 10 The Knight of Ellerslie 3.. 6 10 The Serf 3.. 6 10 The Royal Stag ( paid) 3.. 6 10 ' RomanBee .. 3.. 6 10 Woldga 3.. 6 10 ' Barter 3.. 6 10 ' Topsy 3.. 6 9 Amelia 3.. 6 9 Killigrew a.. 6 9 Amazonian .,.. 3.. 6 9 ' Silkstone .... 4.. 6 9 Pilot 4.. 6 8 ' Jack of Hearts3.. 6 8 Hubert 4.. 6 8 Soapstone .... 3.. 6 7 ' Eastn Princess.!.. 6 7 ' Turcos 3.. 6 7 ' Daniel O'Con- nell ( pd) .... 3.. 6 7 ' Villafranca , 3.. 6 7 ' The Plover.... 3. .6 7 Mr Nardoni( pd) 3.. 6 7 ' Gold Dust( pd) 3.. fi 6 Comet 3.. fi 6 Corona( paid).. 5.. fi 6 ' Bohemia 3.. 6 6 Clement, i 4.. 6 5 Bright Cloud .. 3.. 6 5 ' Barchettina .. 3.. fi 5 ' ThePrincipal.. 4.. 6 4 age stlb Bonny Breast- knot 4,. 6 4 * C by Stockwell — Jacqueline. 4.. 6 4 ' Fiancee 3.. 6 3 I. ady of the Isles3.. 6 2 Mountain Buck3.. fi 2 Tresham ( dead) 4.. 6 2 ' Nebula 3.. 6 2 ' Misfire 4.. fi 1 King Charming 3.. 6 1 Tiptoe 4.. 6 1 Juliet a.. 6 1 M Philippe .... a.. 6 1 Fanfaron ( inc 61b extra). ... 3. .6 1 Romanoff 3.. 6 0 Deception 3.. 6 0 Thalestris 3.. S 0 ' Laura 3.. S 0 ' GrandeDame.. 3,. 6 0 Muezzin 3.. 5 13 Mazagan a.. 5 13 Barbadoes .... 4.. 5 13 Voluptas 3.. 5 12 Merry Hart.... 3.. 5 12 Cantonnade 3.. 5 10 Kangaroo ( pd). 3.. 5 10 ' Actseon 3.. 5 10 Father O'Leary 3.. 5 Schoolmistress 3.. 5 ' Canzonette .. 3,. 5 ' Summerside.. 3.. 5 ' Touch and go. 3.. 5 Ptarmigan .... 3.. 5 Kemptown ( pd) 3. .5 Melandra .... 3.. 5 Spitfire Kitty .. 3.. 5 Meriden 3.. 5 PasPerdus .... 3.. 5 Melrose 3.. 5 B f by Alarm out erf Adine 3.. 5 ' Luscinia 3.. 5 ' Lucretia 3.. 5 C by Herald out of Pancake's dam 3.. 5 '. Tenny Wren.. 3.. 5 ' Stampede .... 3.. 5 The ALL- AGED STAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, 15 ft if declared in the Craven, and 25 ft if declared in the J uly Meeting; these for feits to be divided between the first and second ; two year olds 7st, three 8st 121b, four and upwards 9st51b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; winners of a 400 sov stake in 1863 51b extra; Bretby Stakes Course ; 16 subs. Tom Fool, 3 yrs Fairwater, 5 yrs ( 51b extra) Lady Clifden, 5 yrs ' Taje. 3 yrs The Marquis, 4 yrs ' Stradella, 4 yrs ( 51b extra) Olivia, 2 yrs Brick, 3 jrs ( pays 25 sovs ft) ' Cerintha, 3 yrs ' Lady Augusta, 3 yrs ( 51b extra) National Guard, 3 yrs ( pays 25 sovs ft) Argonaut, 4 yra Buckstone, 4yrs ( 51b extra) ' Sawcutter, 5 yrs ' Soncbamp, 2 yra ' F by Newminster out of Lady Hawthorn, 2 yrs A SWEEPSTAKES of 200 sovs each, h ft, for two year old colts; 8st, 101b each ; Ab. M. ; 3 subs. Lord Coventry's b c Dovedale I ' Lord Stamford's bk c Alpheus ' Lord Stamford's b c Mahometan | MATCH 200, h ft; last half of R. M.—' Marquis of Hastings's Garotter, 8st 131b, agst ' Mr R. Ten Broeck's Echo, 8st. WEDNESDAY.— A FIFTY SOV PLATE ; three year olds 7st 101b, four 8st 101b, five 9st, six and aged 9st lib; maidens allowed 71b ; the winner of 200 sovs 51b extra ; A. F. The OPTIONAL SELLING PLATE of 50 sovs ; three year olds 8st, four 9st, five 9st 51b, six and aged 9st, 71b ; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs ; if entered for 250 sovs allowed41b, 200 91b, 100 lllb, 50 211b ; Cambridgeshire Stakes Course. A SUBSCRIPTION PLATE of 50 sovs; two year olds 7st, three 8st 121b ; the winner to be sold for 350 sovs, if demanded, & e; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for two yerr olds ; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b ; the winner to be sold for 70 sovs, if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; three year olds 7st 131b, four 8st 101b. five and upwards Ost 71b ; the winner to be sold for 40 sovs if demanded, & c ; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; two year olds 7st 31b, three 8st 101b, four 9st lib, five and upwards Ost 4lb ; the winner to be sold for 250 sovs if demanded, & c ; T. Y. C. The GLASGOW STAKES ef 100 sovs each, h ft, for two year old colts ; 8st 101b each ; last three quarters of R. M. ; 9 subs. ' Mr C. Alexander's Peon | Lord Derby's Forager ' Mr W. S. Crawfurd's b cWild Basil Sir J. Haw'ley's Carvophyllus ' Sir H. Des Voeux's c by Muscovite I Mr Launde's ch c Miner out of Bridle Sir L. Newman's Mamhead ' Lord Glasgow's b c by Toxophilite ' Lord Stamford's c Sacramento out of Miss Sarah A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, b. ft, for two year olds not en- A HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, for three year olds and up- wards; D. I. The OPTIONAL SELLING PLATE of 50 sovs; two year olds 7st 71b. and three 9st 41b; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs ; if entered for 150 sovs allowed 51b, 100 101b, 50 151b ; T. Y. C. The AUDLEY END STAKES of 30 sovs each, for horses of all ages ( two year olds excepted); A. E. C. To close and name by six o'clock on Wednesday, and the weights to be declared by six o'clock on Thursday. A HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, and only 5 ft if declared by ten o'clock on Thursday night ( to go to the second), for three year olds and upwards; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 6st 21b, four 8st 101b, five and upwards 9st lib; the winner to be sold for 400 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. The NURSERY STAKES ( a Free Handicap) of 25 sovs each, for two year olds; DM. The weights to be published at Newmarket by nine o'clock p. m. on Monday next. Acceptances to be de- clared by twelve o'clock at noon on Tuesday; if 24 acceptances or more, to be divided into two classes ; 112 entries. Lord Strathmore's Eleanor Mr Fleming's Overcast Mr Fleming's Bittern Mr Fleming's Naxos Mr Wood's " Rose Mr Wood's Lady Mary Count F. de Lagrange's Fille de l'Air Count F. de Lagrange's Soumise Count F. de Lagrange's Daniel Gen Shirley's Bigotry Baren Rothschild's Breeze Baron Uothschild'sJacobOmnium Baron Kothschild's Hippolyta Baron Rothschild's br f by Volti- geur out of Bay Celia Mr G. Solomon's Aunt Judy Capt Goff's Loafer Capt Goff's Physic Mr C. Winteringham's Harvest Mell Mr C. Winteringham's Louis Na- poleon Mr Bowes's b c Claremont Mr Bowes's b 0 War Dance Mr Henry's ch f Rouge Crosso Mr - T. Scott's ch f Tooi Tool MrT. Par-' s Glendusk Lord Wilton'sWanderingMinstrel Mr Savile's Kate Coventry Mr Savile's Clairvoyant ® Mr Savile's Privateer Mr Savile's Eleanor, by Gemma di Vergy Mr Savile'sGnerilla Mr R. Ten Broeck's Echo Mr R. Ten Broeck's Templar Lord Coventry' Dovedale Mr W. Bevill's Royston Mr W. Bevill'a Suspicion Sir J. Hawley's Washington Sir J. Ilawiey's Merry Wife Mr Mellon's Lifebuov Mr Payne's The Beadle Mr Payne's Olivia Mr Pavne's Foreteller Mr R. C. Naylor's ch c Roseneath Mr R. C. Naylor's br f Iphigenia Mr R. C. Navlor's Polonaise Lord Stamford's Mahometan Lord Stamford's New York Lord Stamford's Diviner Lord Stamford's Alpheus Lord Westmoreland's Rothschild LorrtWestmoreland's Wild Thyme Mr G. Lambert's Farnhurst Mr W. G Craven's Little Savage Mr W. G. Craven's Y. Rapid Mr W. G. Craven's Llangollen Mr Kempson's b c Brother to Dreadnought Mr John Osborne's ch c Prince Arthur Mr John Osborne's br c Faucon- berg Mr John Osborne's ch f Orphan Mr John Osborne's b c Mantrap Mr Mundv's Hedworth Mr R. Chilton's br c Claxton Mr Beaumont's ch f Vanessa Mr Beaumout's b c Bellasius Mr Launde's ch c Miner Duke of Beaufort's Lord Zetl md Duke of Beaufort's br f Fair Salopian Duke of Beaufort's Esperance Marquis of Hastings's Attraction, by Orlando Mr J. Pownev's Lady Williams Mr John Day's John Davis Mr Barber's The Clown Mr Rarber's Cutaway Mr Barber's Helen Mr Barber's Macbeth Mr Barbels Contractor Lord Rendlesham's Diomed Lord Rendlesham's Sheridan Mr E. Mills's b f Fanny Seaton Mr S. Thellusson's c by Weather bit out of Anniversary Duke of St Albans's Ostentation Col Martyn's Ov> eron Mr M. Dennett's Lady Bohun Mr Trimmer's Verbena, by De Ruvter Mr Night's The Count Mr Greville's Bradamante Count Batthyanyls MidnightMaes Count Batthyany's Vandervelde Count Batthyany's Nucleus Count Batthyany's Poetess Lord Uxbridge's c by Teddington out of Mary Copp Lord Uxbridge's The Tyke Lord Bateman's Moulsey Mr E. Brayley's Outlaw Mr E. Braylay's Pelios Mr G. Hodgman's Confederate Mr R. Wales's Bangle Mr W. Robertson's Oneida Mr W. Robertson's Corsica Mr W. Robertson's Blight Mr W. Robertson's Rizzio Mr C. Snewing's b c Gazehound Mr F. Fisher's gr f Aurora Lord Exeter's Alliance Mr York's Lvtham Mr Saxon's Tdle Girl Mr Lowt. her's Antoinette Mr R. Bignell's Bold Houghton Mr R. Bignell's Hampshire Miss Mr R. H. Nevill's c by Tadmor out, of Drosera's dam Mr G. Bryan's Woodcraft Mr Longfleld's Union Jack MrH. Joice'sEdward theConfessor Laura. Miss Sarah colt, Miss Whip filly, Maid of Masham filly ( 2 yrs), Maid of Masham filly ( 4 vrs), Knowsley, Rapid Rhone, Senorita colt ( 3 yrs), Senorita colt ( 2 yrs), Flutter colt, Filly by Ygung Melbourne, Minie, Clarissimus, Annonyma. On Sunday a special train will leave Shoreditch for New- market at 1: 25 p. m.. On Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday a special train will leave at 8: 55 a. m., returning as usual each even- ing from Newmarket one hour after the advertised time of the last race. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday a special train will leave Newmarket for Cambridge at 6: 0 p. m., to meet the up trains to London, & c. A special train for the conveyance of horses will leave Newmarket for London at 8: 30 a. m. on the 1st No- vember. Further particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Horses marked ' are in the Derby, t in the Oaks, J in the Leger. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st, 71b; the winner to be sold for 60 sovs if demanded, & c ; Bretby Stakes Course. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; two year olds 7st 31b, and three 8st, 101b; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 500 sovs each, 200 ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; T. Y. C. : 4 subs. ' Mr Ten Broeck's Echo | ' Lord Stamford's br f Battaglia ' Mr W. S. Crawfurd's Balornock | ' Lord Stamford's ch c Gownsman A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; Sst 101b each; Ah. M. Lord Annesley's Sister to Ace of I Lord Bateman's Coimbra Clubs I Admiral Rous's Kromeski SATURDAY.— A PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for two year olds; T. Y. C. The HOUGHTON HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, and only 5 ft if de- clared by ten o'clock on Friday night ( to go to the second), for three year olds and upwards; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each; two year olds 7st 31b, three 8st 101b, four 9st lib, five and upwards 9st 31b; the winner to be sold for 25 sovs if demanded, & c; Bretby Stakes Course. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; two year olds 6st 101b, three 8st 101b, four 9st 31b, five and upwards 9st 71b; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, & c; if for 100 sovs allowed 71b ; T. Y. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 7st 121b, four 8st 101b, five 9st lib, six and aged 9st 31b; the winner to be sold for 120 sovs if demanded, & c; R. M. A SELLING HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 5 ft if declared by ten o'clock on Friday night, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 120 30vs if demanded, See; A. E. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for two year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies Sst 71b; the winner to be sold for 40 sovs if demanded, & c; T. Y. C. NO DAY MENTIONED.— MATCH 200, h ft; 8st 101b each; Bretby Stakes Course.— Sir H. Des Voeux's c by Muscovite out of Bridle, agst Mr Craven's c Llangollen, by Colsterdale out of Wynnstay's dam. MATCH 100, h ft; last half of R. M.— Lord Chesterfield's Blaok Lily, 5 yrs, 8st 71b, agst Mr C. Alexander's f by Teddington, dam by Melbourne out of Birthday, 2 yrs, 6st 51b. MATCH 200, h ft; T. Y. C.— Sir H. Des Vceux's c by Wild Dayrell out of Agra, 8st 101b, agst Lord Uxbridge's br f " Poppy ( dead), by Wild Dayrell out of Nettle, 8st 71b. The entrances for the plates, and nominations for the unclosed sweepstakes ( when not otherwise specified) are to be made by six o'clock the evenings before running respectively, and the weights for the handicaps will be published by nine o'clock each evening. ( FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEWMARKET. HORSES LEFT FROM THE FIRST AND SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. Myrtle, Peignoir, Lord of Lynne, Summerside, Tornado, Can- zonette, Maid of Honour, Arcadian, Blanchette, Silkstone, Templar, Echo, Novice, Charmaine, Adrona, Manrico, Sea King, Bohemia, Toy filly, Tartar, Eleanor, Changeable, Saccharometer, Airdale, Jenny Wren, Roman Bee, Donnybrook, Dolphin, The Pony, Voucher colt, The Plover, Humphrey, Usher, Anningten, Country Maid, Practitioner, Confidence, Little 8avage, Flaneur, Garotter, East Sheen. Crytheia, Tomfoolery, Plush colt, Quick- sand, Verdiere, Grand Dame, Knight of Snowden, Alliance, Irish Queen filly. Wangle Eye, Ziph, Cheerful, Bea Boy, Vanessa, Topsy, Bangle, Lord Burleigh, Bally Edmond, Kingswood, Diomede, Jack of Hearts, Mysterious Lady, Flutter, Columbia, LINCOLN AUTUMN MEETING. Stewards: Earl of Yarborough, Earl of Stamford, Earl of West- moreland, H. Savile, Esq, and Capt Christie. Judge and Han- dicapper: Mr Richard Johnson. Clerk of the Course: Mr William Ford. When the now rapidly waning racing season is brought to a close reviewers of the same will be fain to admit that the openng reumion at Lincoln was one of the most successful ever brought to issue. That the autumn fixture could by any chance be chronicled in the same category was, however, next to impossible, seeing that the time chosen was between the two great meetings at " head quarters," when attention is essentially absorbed in " The Cambridgeshire,'' and bookmakers find it far more profitable to remain in the home district. Then again the Lincoln Autumn was set to commence on Monday, the worst racing day of the week, save, perhaps, and excepting Saturday, to say nothing of its being also the " settling day" at Tattersall's. That the ma- nagement were sadly put about now that recent regulations com- press them into certain limits wherein to run off the Queen's Plate can be readily understood, but profiting by experience the meeting, we venture to predict, will never again be brought off' in the week between the Cesarewitch and Cambridgeshire, and for the present we can only suggest that it should take place somewhat earlier in the autumn. Highly favoured with regard to the weather, and with the course in capital going order, fair fields contested most of the events, but the attendance was only moderate, for the members of the ring, as already inti- mated, finding " metal more attractive" elsewhere, were for the most part " conspicuous by their absence," and very few genuine bookmakers were present. Apart from these drawbacks which we feel confident we shall not again be called upon to record— for the square and fair manner in which matters are conducted at Lin- coln must ever ensure a successful meeting if held at the right time— matters went pleasantly enough, and some good sport was brought to issue during the two days. Five of the entered seven put in an appearance for the Carholme Stakes for two year olds, and the result of the same was an easy victory for Lyra, who defeated Fauconberg by a couple of lengths. The entire quartette started for the Selling Hurdle Race, Princess being made the fa- vourite. In running, however, 5 to 4 was offered on Cronstadt, but, after a dubiousdisplay of horsemanship, Princess finally " went in and won.'' Then came the principal event of the day, the Lin- colnshire Autumn Handicap, which excited much interest from the meeting of Atherstone, Bally Edmond and The Monk, the latter of whom so. cleverly carried off the October Handicap at Newmarket lately. Principal favouritism was awarded to Bally Edmond, chiefly on account of his easy defeat of Gibraltar last week; whilst Atherstone, who was running at even weights with Mr Thellusson's horse, was next in request, the Monk andEarlof Surrey being the oriiy others really invested on of the seven competitors. The wagering, however, was, under the circumstances, circumscribed, and very little money could in reality be " got on." Atherstone's leg gave way in running, and Bally Edmond was unable to concede the weight to The Monk, who ran home an easy winner from the Earl of Surrey. Dirt Cheap was much fancied for the Blakeney Selling 8takes, but she ran in anything but her old form ; and Contrac- tor, a good looking colt by Charleston, achieved a very clever victory, and, entered for 30 sovs, was knocked down to Mr Barber for 105gs, thus giving a " fillip'' to the fund and adding a useful animal to Mr Barber's lot. Of the eight competitors for the Rifle Volunteer Handicap Hurdle Race, Margery was selected by the talent; but, like the favourites in the two previous races, she was doomed to defeat, and Hetman proved the victor. An objec- tion to the latter followed, on the ground of foul riding, and Green, who rode Reporter, also complained that he was ridden against most unfairly; but as none of the stewards were present the case was adjourned until the morrow, when the charge was investigated by Lord Yarborough and Mr Heneage — the latter gentleman acting for the other stewards— and finally pronounced not proven. Although the aspect of Tuesday morn- ing was anything but flattering, for the rain came down heavily, yet long before the time fixed for the Lindum Nursery Plate, which opened the ball to- day, the weather cleared up, but the at- tendance was much on a par with that of Monday. After the very easy triumph of Land of the West at the " First October" it looked a " certainty" to- day, and evens, and in some instances 5 to 4 was betted on him. The result justified the con- fidence of his party, for he won right easily from Fauconberg, who ran second, as in the opening race of yesterday. The Witham Handicap afforded a splendid race with the fa- vourite, Tupsy, and Bernice, the latter snatching the vic- tory by a " short neck." The Consolation was booked a " good thing" for the top- weighted Doncaster, but Cronstadt, who got, away on better terms than the favourite, and looked " on paper very well in" as well, managed to beat Maid of the Mist, with thefavouritenext close up. Although Gibraltar had " arrived," he was not pulled out to do battle, as at Canterbury, with Caller Ou for Her Majesty's Plate, and of the half dozen entered Bally Edmond and a local horse, named Woodford, alone opDosed Mr I'Anson's mare, on whom slight odds were laid, and, making a waiting race of it, she defeated the Lewes horse by a very clever half length. The sale of the General Williams colt, after winning the Innkeepers' Selling Stakes, placed 30 sovs more to the account of the fund, while Dirt Cheap, who ran as badly to- day as yesterday, was claimed by John Osborne for Mr C. Peck of Malton, by way of trying what change of air will do to bring her into condition again. Eight of the " coloured" ten went to the post for the Autumn Steeple Chase, and after a slashing contest Reporter de- feated the much more fancied Socks by a head. The winner was piloted by C. Green, who does not often now- a- days make his appearance in the pigskin in public, and he was most warmly con- gratulated on his successful reappearance across country. I11 con- cluding these brief remarks we can only express a hope that the other 8teeple Chasing contests " to come " may be as honestly and fairly contested as the " Grand National" at Lincoln. MONDAY, OCT 19.— The CARHOLME STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies Sst 61b; allow- ances and penalties; the second saved his stake; six furlongs; 7 subs. Sir G. Strickland's Lyra, by Orpheus, 83t lib .. ,. H. Grimshaw 1 Mr J. Osborne's br c Fauconberg, 8st 51b Whiteley 2 Mr Walter's Ess Bouquet, 8st lib T. French 3 Mr W. Robertson's Blight, 8st lib Brewtey 4 Mr M. Clark's b c by Lambton, dam by Pantaloon. 8st 101b J. Osborne 5 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Lyra, 2 to 1 agst Fauconberg, and 5 to 2 agst Blight. Fauconberg made play, followed by Ess Bouquet and Lyra, the other two being close up. In this order they ran to the bend, where the favourite took second place, and went on in attendance upon Faucouberg to the distance, where she de- prived him of the lead, and won easily by two lengths; three lengths between the second and third. The Lambton colt was beaten off' a long way. The SELLING HURDLE RACE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ; 12st each; with selling allowances, & c; one mile and three quarters; 4 subs. Mr C. Tilburn's Princess, by Hospodar, 5 yrs, 12st ( 30 sovs) W. Ducker 1 Mr T. Bancroft's Cronstadt, 5 yrs, lOst ( 30) T. Harrison 2 Mr T. Pear's b m Quarantine, 5 yrs, lOst ( 30) Owner 3 Mr J. Lowe's b m Annie Laurie, aged, lOst ( 30) Mossom 4 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Princess, and 2 to I agst Cronstadt. Annie Laurie jumped off with the lead, but was soon passed by Cronstadt, Annie going on second, Quarantine third, and the favourite last, several lengths in the rear. Thus they ran to the second hurdle, where Cronstadt and Quarantine swerved to the right, which left Annie Laurie with the lead, but Cronstadt again headed the mare before reaching the top of the hill. No change took place till after passing the three quarters post, where Annie Laurie was beaten, and the favourite began to draw nearer her horses, passed Quarantine after entering the straight, and overhauling Cronstadt at every stride, headed him opposite the 8tand, and the rider of the latter being seemingly all abroad, the favourite won cleverly by half a length ; bad third. Annie Laurie was tailed off. No advance upon the selling price. The LINCOLNSHIRE AUTUMN HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 100 added ; winners extra ; the second saved his stake; one mile and three quarters; 34 subs, 18 of whom declared. Mr J. Saxon's The Monk, by Idle Boy, 6 yrs. 7st lOlb. Midgley 1 Mr T. Hughes's Farl of Surrey, 4 yrs, 63t 131b Prior 2 Mr S. Thellusson's Bally Edmond, 5 yrs, 9st G. Fordham 3 Mr F. Rowland's Doncaster, 6 yrs, 8st lib ( in- cluding 81b extra) H. Grimshaw 4 Mr Melville's Conundrum, 5 yrs, 7st Morgan 5 Mr G. Hariand's Sibylla, 4 yrs, fist 81b J. Grimshaw 6 Mr Astley's Atherstone, 5 yrs, 9st Wells 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Bally Edmond, 2 to 1 agst Atherstone, 3 to 1 agst The Monk, and 5 to 1 agst Earl of Surrey. After one failure, Doncaster and Earl of Surrey went away in advance, followed by Bally Edmond and Atherstone, but after the first hundred yards Doncaster took up the running, with Earl of Surrey second, Bally Edmond third, and Ather- tone fourth; The Monk and Conundrum being the last. two. In this order they ran to the top of the hill, where Earl of Surrey deprived Doncaster of the lead. At the mile post the favourite took the second place, and here Atherstone began to hold out signals of distress. In the next quarter of a mile The Monk began to draw up. and ran into the fourth place, and on entering the straight joined Bally Edmond, who was about a couple of lengths behind Earl of Surrey. The latter held the lead to the distance, where The Monk passed him, and won in a canter by four lengths; same distance between the second and third ; bad fourth. Conundrum finished about a length behind Doncaster ; Atherstone, who broke down, walked in, but did not pass the post. The pace was good throughout. The BLANKNEY ( Selling) STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for all ages ; the second saved his stake ; three quarters of a mile; 5 subs. * J Mr Whitty's Contractor, by Charleston, 2 yrs, 5st lllb ( 30 sovs) Carroll 1 Mr J. Osborne's b c by General Williams out of Wea- t. herden's dam, 2 yrs. 6st 71b ( carried 6st 91b) ( 60). Whiteley 2 Mr Reynard's The Sapper, 2 yrs, 6st ( 30) J. Grimshaw 3 Mr S. Thellusson's Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs, 7st 51b ( 30) .... Mordan 4 Mr Kempson's Hilly Grove, 3 yrs, 7st 51b ( 30) Prior 5 Betting: 5 to 4 on Dirt Cheap, 7 to 2 agst the General Wil- liams colt, and 5 to 1 each agst The Sapper and Contractor. Dirt Cheap made play for a short distance, when The Sapper took up the running, with Dirt Cheap in waiting, Hilly Grove lying third. Thus they ran to the bend, where the Generai Williams colt took the second place, and being joined by Contractor, the latter two ran a good race home, Contractor winning very cleverly by a length, second beating the third two lengths; a good fourth. The winner was sold to Mr Barber for 105gs. The RIFLE VOLUNTEER HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 40 added; winners extra; the second saved his stake; two miles; 12 subs. Mr W. Iledley's b h Hetman, by Cossack, 6 yrs, 10st81b MrG. Walker 1 Mr H. Marsh's Margery. 4 yrs, lOst 21b T. Jamis 2 Mr A. Dunill's Endor Witch, aged, 9st 121b ,. G. Waddington 3 Mr T. Bancroft's Confidence, 6 yrs, 9st 71b T. Harrison 4 Mr T. 8. Dawson's Serious Case ( late Syringe), 6yrs, lOst 121b J. Arnold 5 Mr Richardson's br g by Bolingbroke ( h b), 6 yrs, 9st 71b ( carried 9st 121b) Mr T. Pears 6 Mr Fiddiman's b g Reporter, 4 yrs, lOst Green 7 Mr C. Tilburn's Princess, 5 yrs, lOst 71b ( including 71b extra) W. Ducker 8 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Margery, 7 to 2 agst Reporter, 5 to 1 each agst Confidence, and Hetman, and 6 to 1 each agst Endor Witch and Princess. Serious Case made play, followed by Reporter and Margery; Princess last. After the first half mile Margery went on in waiting upon the leader, the Bolingbroke gelding, Hetman, and Princess being the last three. No change took place until reaching the mile post, where the favourite took up the running, with Serious Case, Confidence, and Endor Witch well laid up. Before making the bend Hetman began to draw towards the leaders, and when fairly in the straight took the second place, and challenging the favourite at the distance, defeated her cleverly by a length; two lengths between the second and third, and three lengths, the third and fourth. Serious Case, the Bolingbroke gelding, and Reporter finished abreast, about four lengths from Confidence. Princess tailed off. Confidence broke down very badly. The rider of Margery made an objection te the winner, on the ground of foul riding, but as the acting stewards had left the course the case was gone into on the following day, when the race was awarded to Hetman. TUESDAY.— The LINDUM NURSERY PLATE ( Handicap) of 10o sovs, for two year olds; winners extra; six furlongs. Mr W. W. Baker's Land of the West, by West Australian, 7st 91b Jas. Nightingall I Mr John Osborne's br c Fauconberg, 7at 91b Whiteley 2 Sir G. Strickland's Lyra, 8st 21b ( inc 41b extra).. H. Grimshaw 3 Mr Walter's Ess Bouquet, 7st T. French 4 Mr R. Wales's Bangle, 8st ( carried Sst lib) J. Reeves 0 Mr Saxon's ch f Jane Shore. 7st 61b J. Lightfoot 0 Lord Uxbridge's The Tyke, 7st 51b Neale 0 Duke of St Albans's Chalybeate, 7st J. Grimshaw 0 Mr R. Kirby's b f by Cariboo— Secret Treasure, 7st Arnott 0 Betting: 5 to 4 on Land of the West, 9 to 2 agst Chalybeate, © So 1 agst Jane Shore, and 7 to 1 agst Lyra. Chalybeate, Bangle, and Land of the West ran in front for about two hundred yards, when Bangle took up the running, with Land of the West second, Chalybeate third, Fauconberg fourth, and Lyra fifth. They ran thus until entering the straight, where Bangle and Chalybeate were beaten, and Fauconberg and Lyra went on in attendance upon the favourite, who was never afterwards caught, and won in a canter by two lengths; second beating the third a length; bad fonrth; Bangle and Chalybeate were the next two; Jane Shore last. The WITHAM HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft ( to the fund), wit11 40 added; winners 101b extra; the second saved his stake; on ® mile; 11 subs. Mr C. Peck, jun's, ch m Bernice, by Stockwell, 5 yrs. Sat 41b E. Harrison I Mr W. Reeves's Topsy, 3 vrs, 7st 21b T. French 2 Mr Astley's Quicksand, 3' yrs. 6tt 61b J. Grimshaw 3 Mr II. Marsh's Margerv, 4 yrs, Sst II. Grimshaw 4 Mr Saxon's bk g Dan Dawson, 3 yrs, 6st 101b .. .. J. Lightfoot 0 Betting : 5 to 4 on Topsy, 2 to 1 agst Quicksand, and 4 to 1 agst Bernice. Bernice cut out the work, with Dan Dawson in wait- ing to the bend, where the favourite took second place. The latter challenged Bernice at the distance, and for a moment got her head in front, but Bemice running the longest, won, after a fine race home, by a short neck ; four lengths between the second and third, and a head the third and fourth. Dan Dawson was tailed off a long way. The CONSOLATION SCRAMBLE HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 20 added ; winners extra ; six furlongs ; 9 subs. Mr T. Bancroft's Cronstadt, by Kingston, 5 vrs, 7st. T. French 1 Mr J. Osborne's Maid of the Mist, aged, Sst 51b Whiteley 2 Mr F. Rowland's Doncaster. 6 yrs, Sst. 121b .... II. Grimshaw 3 Mr J. Cooper's Ladv Bird, 5 yrs, 7st 61b J. Nightingall 4 Mr Martin's Key of the Gate, 6 yrs, 6st 51b J. Grimshaw 5 Mr Reynold's The Sapper, 2 vrs, 5st, 71b Winders 6 Mr Biugham's Grainthorpe, 3 vrs, 7st Arn,"> tt 7 Betting : 6 to 5 on Doncaster, 9 to 2 agst Lady Bird, and 7 to I agst Cronstadt. Lady Bird cut out the work for the first quarter of a mile, when Cronstadt twok up the running, was never after- wards headed, and won cleverly by \ length ; ahead between the second and third, and the same the third and fourth. Key of the Gate was a bad fifth. HER MAJESTY'S PLATE ® f lOOgs; three year olds 8st 81b, four 9st 71b, five and upwards 9st lllb; tvo miles. Mr W. l'Anson's Caller Ou, by Stockwell, 5 yrs, \ 9st lllb Challoner 1 Mr S. Thellusson's Bally Edmond. 5 yrs, 9st Alb. G. Fordham 2 Mr Banks's Woodford, 4 yis, Ost 71b V Owner 3 Betting : 5 to 4 on Caller Ou. Bally Edmoi\ d made play, with Caller Ou second, and Woodford last. In this order they ran for the first half mile, when Woodford took second place, the favourite following several lengths into the rear. At the mile post the mare began to draw up, and in the next quarter of a mile passed Woodford, and took her place immediately\ behind Bally Edmond at the last turn, challenged him at the distance, and after a good race home won cleverly by half a length ; Woodford was tailed oft'a long way. The INNKEEPERS' ( Selling) STAKES of 5 sovs each, with padded for all ages ; one mile ; 4 subs. Mr J. Osborne's b c by General Williams out of Wea- therden's dam, 2 vrs, 8st ( 20 sovs) Carroll M. Duke of St Albans's Chalybeate, 2 yrs, Sst lllb( 20) J. Grimshaw A Mr Thellusson's Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs, Sst lib ( 40).. .. G. Fordham 3 \ Mr Kempson's Hilly Grove, 3 yrs, 7st 61b ( 20).. H. Grimshaw 4 Betting: 5 to 4 agst the General Williams colt. 2 to 1 ags>^ Chalybeate, and 4 to 1 agst Dirt Cheap. Dirt Cheap was first off, but the favourite soon took up the running, followed by Dirt v Cheap and Hilly Grove. At the distance Chalybeate passed'Hilly Grove and Dirt Cheap, but never quite reaching the favourite was beaten, after a good race, by a short neck ; bad third. Mr Os- borne claimed Dirt Cheap for Mr Peck, of Malton, and she goes into his stable, and the winner was " knocked down'' to Mr C. Rayner for 55 guineas. The GREAT NATIONAL AUTUMN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 80 added ; win- ners extra; the second saved his stake; about four miles; 17 subs, 5 of whom declared. Mr J. Fiddiman's b g Reporter, by Lexington, 4yrs, 9st 71b Green I Mr Calthorpe's ch g Socks, lOst 21b Mr Goodman 2 Mr H. Melville's ch m Mary Ann, aged, list lib ( in- cluding 101b extra) G. Stevens 3 Mr Simpson's Rarev. aged, lOst 51b Mr J. Hopper 4 Mr Pyggott's b or br Bridegroom, by Pompcy ( h b), aged, lost 51b Mr G. Walker 5 Mr A. Dunill's Endor Witch, aged, 9st 51b G. Waddington 6 Mr F. Rowland's Medora. aged, 12stl01b( incl01bextra). 0wner 7 Mr E. Heneage's ch m Yaller Gal, aged, list lib Barry 0 Betting: 2 to 1 each agst Mary Ann and Socks, 5 to 1 agst YaJler Gal, 8 to 1 agst Reporter, and 10 to 1 agst any other. After one " false alarm," in which Bridegroom jumped the first hurdle, the lot were despatched on their four mile journey. Reporter being slightly in advanceof Rarey, Bridegroom, and Socks, whilst, Medora and Mary Ann brought up the rear. Thus they ascended the hill towards the succeeding hurdles, where Rarey ran out. leaving the lead with Bridegrosm, who was closely followed by Reporter and Socks. Crossing the meadows Reporter was again espied at the head of affairs, but as they returned towards the starting field he was pissed by Bridegroom, while Rarey, who had rapidly made up his lost ground, now went on in waiting upon the leader, and in again passing the Stand assumed the command, with Bride- groom and Socks well laid up; then came Reporter, Medora, and Endor Writch in the order named. Rarey still lield the lead on making for the lane, but the leap into it was first taken by Socks, who went on with a clear lead over Bridegroom and Rarey, second and third, Endor Witch now being last, while Green about this time took a steadier at Reporter, who went on just in ad- vance of Mary Ann. Skirting the bill Socks increased his advantage, but about half a mile from home began to come back to his horses, while Yaller Gal, being cannoned against in jump- ing the next fence, fell, and unseated her rider. At the last turn Reporter took close order with Socks, and the pair landed over the final obstacle nearly abreast; a slashing set- to from thence resulting in favour of the former by a head; six lengths off, Mary Ann was third; the others finished widely apart, Medora walk- ing in. CURRAGH OCTOBER MEETING. Stewards: The Marquis of Conyngliam, M. Longfield, and W. Quin, Esqs. Ranger: R. Browne, Esq. Deputy Ranger and Keeper of the Match Book: J. R. Hunter, Esq. " Judge: R. J. Hunter, Esq. Starter: Mr M. Clancy, V. S. The last meeting of the season was ushered in on a lovely autumn slay, and the bracing air of the extensive plain of Kildare could not be enjoyed at this period of the year under more fa- vourable circumstances, the weather to all appearance having set fair for the occasion, which turned out but a delusion, as on the following day there was a heavy mist and fog, which continued until nightfall. On Tuesday, the opening day, the programme consisted of three handicap races and Her Ma- jesty's Plate, three miles; the first decided as heretofore being the Scurry Stakes, for which three of the thirteen coloured paid forfeit, and the best of the half score runners at the weights was the favourite, Minerva, who won in a can- ter, the non- favourite, Exquisite, who looked anything but what her name indicated, getting home a good second, to the surprise of most present. There was a very small acceptance for the First Class of Trainers' Stakes, and the best of the half dozen performers was Claret Cup, who raced away from the others, and won all the way. There was a great struggle between Honey Bee and Rifle to save their stake, in which the Bee was successful. A small field of four contended for Her Majesty's Plate, and the favourite, Oldminster, with odds on him, was bowled over bv the game and everlasting Tourist, who was described as a" bad three year old in a statement read by Sir John Power at a recent meeting of the Agricultural Society, a state- ment we republished in our columns, with a foot- note dis- proving the opinion. In the article referred to it was also stated that Tourist had won two Queen's Plates, at the last Curragh April Meeting, which was not the case, as The Lawyer, by Libel, a first- class horse, was the winner of the plates. It was also stated that the quality of the thorough bred horses produced in Ireland has deteriorated to the lowest standard, which is not so, although the number bred may have decreased. By enumerating the follow- ing, sufficient proof will be given of the absurdity of the opinion expressed that there is not a horse at the present day that has been bred in Ireland that could win a 50 sovs plate in England. Two year olds : Blarney, Caroline, Union Jack, and many others. Three year olds and upwards: Gem of the Sea, Roman Bee, Bally Edmond, Twilight, Miss Julia. See, See. Surely the above would be able to win 50 sovs and a trifle besides in any country. The Second Class of Trainers' Stakes was won in a carter by Out- cast, who bowled over the favourite Troublesome and five others for them, and brought the first day's sport to a close On Wed- nesday the first of the five events decided was the Beresford Stakes, for two year olds, one mile, for which only six of the thirty nominated made their appearance, and Loafer was in- stalled the favourite, and ran well, but was beaten cleverly by the West Australian filly, Sister toThady Foley. Outcast was made a warm favourite for the Kildare Handicap, but was nowhere in the race, which was won by Minerva, who opened the meeting with a successful essay on the previous day, steered in first- rate style on both occasions by Lynch. The next event run off was the Lord- Lieutenant's Plate, one mile and a half, previous to the deci- sion of which a written protest was presented to the stewards against the entry of Mr Longfield's horses, on the ground that the entries were not made within the specified time. The stewards immediately went into the matter, and decided that the entries were made in time, and were correct. Odds were laid on Caroline for the Plate, who ran gamely, but was defeated by Oldminster, owing to the heavy state of the course, nothing else beingnear the pair at the finish. Only Blarney and Clarence tried conclusions for the 81igo's, and the former, carrying 101b extra, won in a trot. A Selling Plate, for which the nine entered ran, was won cleverly by the favourite D. B., which brought the second day's racing to an end. The third and final day was dry, but rain during the night did not mend matters, and the courses and enclosure were very heavy going. The Flying Stakes, first decided, brought out a field of six, one of whom, Rifle, was placed hors de combat by falling on his back in the trench which bounds the course on his way to the starting post. Leprochaun, the second favourite, jumped off and chopped down the field, and landed the money in good style. A trio ran for the Pagets, and the favourite, Sister to Hady Foley, won very cleverly, Clarence being unable to stay the distance. The race " for the Royal Whip, four miles, was far and away the greatest contest of the meeting, in which Tourist once more proved himself a good, stout, honest colt. This performance alone, after all the hard work he has gone through this year, has shown this son of Daniel O'Rourke to be anything but a bad three year old. Waterloo won the Marble Hills without difficulty from a small field, and Redskin closed the proceedings by winning the Corinthians, after two keenly contested heats, the running for which gave satisfactory proof of the skill of the handicapper. TUESDAY, OCT 20.— The SCURRY STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; Anglesey Post ( 6fur). Mr C. St George's ch f Minerva, by Stockwell, 4 yrs, 7st 101b Lynch 1 Mr J. Reynolds's b f Exquisite, 4 yrs, 7st 81b D. Wynne 2 Mr R. Law's b f Laura, 2 yrs, 5st 121b J. Doyle 3 MrJ Wheal's ch c Avongrove, 4 vrs. 8st L. Mahon 0 Capt D. W. Pack Beresford's b c Signal, 4 yrs, 7st.... Murphy 0 Mr Cockin's b c Tourist, 3 yrs, 9st 21b Taylor 0 Marquis of Drogheda's b f Satanella, 4 yrs, Sst 121b.. J. Doyle 0 Mr W. Clarke's ch c Woodman, 4 yrs, Sst 81b Gannon 0 Mr D. Kinsella's chc Sledmere, 3 yrs, Sst 51b .... J. Monahan 0 Mr R. Sly's b f Belladrum, 3 yrs, Sst 21b Pritchard 0 Betting : 5 to 2 agst, Minerva, 3 to 1 agst Tourist, and 6 to 1 each agst Exquisite and Belladrum. They got off on equal terms, with Woodman and Laura next the rails, the others running in a bunch for a few hundred yards, when Exquisite obtained a slight lead, which she maintained for half a mile, and then tiring, gave up the lead to Minerva, who drew away, and below the enclosure had the race in hand, and went past the chair the easiest ofwinners by three lengths ; four lengths between second and third ; Avon- grove was fourth, close up, 8ignal fifth, and the remainder, wide'v': scattered, followed and turned into the enclosure. v< v'' The FIRST CLASS OF TRAINERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 25 added from the Trainers' Fund, for two year olds; the second saved his stake; one mile. Mr Knox's b f Claret Cup, by Claret, 8st 51b Lynch 1 Mr Dunne's ch c Honey Bee, 7st 121b Dunne 2 Mr Williams's b c Rifle, 7st 121b Doolan 3 Kr Keegan's b c Lancer, Sst 121b Larissv 0 Mr W. Clarke's ch f Clarina, Sst 51b Gannon 0 Capt R. Goff's br c Physic, 7st 51b Taylor 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Honey Bee, 3 to 1 agst Claret Cup, and 5 to 1 each agst Physic and Rifle. Claret Cup jumped off with the lead, with Honey Bee and Rifle in close attendance, the others handy for the first half of the journey, when they compounded. Honey Bee and Rifle then made an effort to reach the winner, who went on and won in a canter by three lengths; a head be- tween second and third; the Lancer was fourth; the others beaten off. Run in 2min 5sec. HER MAJESTY'S PLATE of lOOgs; three year olds 8st 61B, four 9st 71b, five 9st 131b, six and aged lOst; three miles. Mr Cockin's b c Tourist, by Daniel O'Rourke, 3 yrs .. Taylor 1 Mr Wilkinson's b g Oldminster, 5 yrs Doyle 2 Mr Murray's b c Laertes, 3 yrs L. Mahon 0 Mr Taylor's b g Dograne, 4 yrs Dunne 0 Betting : 2 to 1 on Oldminster, 3 to 1 agst Tourist, and 5 to 1 agst Laertes. Tourist took the lead, followed by Oldminster and the others till half way up the rails, where the race was reduced to a match between the two, who came 011 head and head, the young- un winning a slashing finish by a neck. The others were pulled up a distance from home and walked in. Run in 6min lsee. The SECOND CLASS OF TRAINERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, 3Jft, with 25 added from the Trainers' Fund; the second saved " his stake; one mile and a half on the Peel Course. Mr P. Keary's bk h Outcast, by Voltigeur. 6 yrs, 8st 121b. Dunne 1 Mr Disney's b f Troublesome, 4 yrs, Sst 21b Kelly 2 Mr Smyth's bk c Spirit of Night, 3 yrs, 6st 81b Taylor 3 Capt Machell's b c Belvidere, 4 yrs, 6st 121b D. Wynne 4 Marquis of Drogheda's ch c Margrave, 4 yrs, 7st 21b.. T. Miller 0 Mr D. Cleary's ch c by Dr O'Toole, 3 yrs, 6st 81b .. MvConolly 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Troublesome, 2 to 1 agst Outcast, 5 to 1 agst any other. Some time was lost at the starting gasfc by Margrave 142 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 10, 1863. and Belvidere breaking away, the latter taking an airing of fully half a mile through the furze before little Wynne could stop him. When the start was effected, Spirit of Night, with the chesnut colt by Dr O'Toole and Margrave, made strong running to the home turn, where the lead was taken by Troublesome, who held it until nearing the enclosure, when Dunne called on Outcast, who immediately answered, and ran past the chair an easy winner by a length and a half; two lengths between second and third; Belvidere was a good fourth, Margrave next, and the Dr O'Toole colt last. WEDNESDAY.— The BERESFORD STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 100 added, for two year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb; 31b allowed to untried stallions or mares; winners extra; no horse more than 121b extra; one mile on the Madrid Course; 30 subs. Mr St George's chf Sister to Thady Foley, by West Australian, 8st 41b Lynch 1 Capt It. Goff's br c The Loafer, by Saunterer, 8st 71b . . Taylor 2 Capt I). W. Pack Beresford's br c Lord Douglas, 8st91b Murphy 3 Mr H. Melvill's c by Grey Plover out of Alice Gray, 8st71b Larissy 0 Mr Disney's b c Leprechaun, 8st 41b J. Doyle 0 Mr Maxwell's bkc Jonathan Oldbuclt, 8st 41b Gardiner 0 Betting: Even on The Loafer, 2 to 1 agst Leprechaun, 3 to 1 agst Bister to Thady Foley, and 6 to 1 against Lord Douglas. Won, after a slashing set- to, by half a length; Lord Douglas finished a very bad third; the others were beaten a long way off. Renewal of the KILDARE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; winners extra; one mile and a quarter on the Peel Course ; 10 subs. Mr St Geerge's chf Minerva, by Stockwell, 4 yrs, 7st 41b. Lynch 1 Mr Longfteld ns b g Amain, 5 yrs, 7st Conolly 2 Mr St George's b c Socrates, 4 yrs, 8st 71b Doolan 3 Mr Longfleld's ch c Redskin, 4 yrs, 8st 121b Moran 0 Mr Dunne's b c Dhu Began, 3 yrs, 6st 81b J. Dunne 0 Mr Kearv's bk h Outcast, 6 yrs, 7st 111b J. Dunne, jun 0 Mara of Conyngham's b c Spring Daisy, 3 yrs, 6st lOlb. Taylor 0 Mr Kinsella's chf Emily, 3 yrs, 6st 81b D. Wynne 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Outcast, 3 to 1 agst Minerva, and 6 to I agst any other. Won by a head on the post, half a length between se- cond and third ; Redskin was fourth, close up. HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD LIEUTENANT'S PLATE of lOOgs; two norear olds 6st 71b, three 8st 121b, four 9st 71b, five, six, and aged 101b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; one mile and a half, r Wilkinson's b g Oidminster, by Newminster, 5 yrs. . Doyle 1 ^. rLongfield'sbf Caroline, 2 yrs Conolly 2 Mr Sly's b f Belladrum, 3 yrs • • Pritchard 3 Mr Balfe's bkc by Newton le WillowsoutofDaphne, 2 vrs D. Wynne 4 Marquis of Conyngham's ch c Foam, 2 yrs P. Foley 0 Mr Clarke's ch c Woodman, 4 yrs Gannsn 0 Mr Meany's ch c by Dr O'Toole, 2 yrs Kelly 0 Betting : 5 to 4 on Caroline, 6 to 4 agst Oidminster, and 10 to 1 agst. any other. For the last quarter of a mile this race was re- duced to a match between the first and second, which the old one won by half a length ; a very bad thir » and fourth. The SLIGO STAKES of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, with 40 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st; 31b and 51b allowed; winners extra; Anglesey Post; 10 subs. Mr Longfield's ch c Blarney, by Claret out of Mag on the Wing, 8st. 121b Moran 1 Marquis » f Drogheda's br c Clarence, by Claret out of Queen Margaret, 8st 41b J. Doyle 2 Betting: 2 to 1 on Blarney, who won in a canter by several lengths. A SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for all horses; winners extra; selling allowances; all horses entered subject to be sold for 150 sovs; half a mile. Mr Knox's b f D. B., by Artillery, 3 yrs, 8st 61b ( 25 sovs). Lynch 1 Mr Williams's b c Rifle, 2 yrs, 6st Illb ( 25) Kelly 2 MrJ. Reynolds's bk f Exquisite, 4 vrs, 8st 71b ( 25) .... Dunne 3 Capt P. Beresford's b f Bull's Run, 3 y rs, 8st 21 b( 25).. M. Murphy 0 Mr R. Law's b f I, aura, 2 yrs. fist 121b ( 25) Taylor 0 Mr Kearv's b f by Artillery out of Indiscretion, 2 yrs, 6stSlb( 25) Conolly 0 Mr George's b f Retento, 4 yrs, 8st 111b ( 25) J. Doyle 0 Mr Queensland's bk c Antar, 3 yrs, 8st 121b ( 25).... J. Murphy 0 Col Caulfield's b c by M. D. out of Maid of Gol- borne, 2 yrs, 6s 1111b ( 25) D. Wynne 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst D. B., 5 to 2 agst Exquisite, 4 to 1 agst Laura, and 6 to 1 agst Rifle. Won by a neck; third beaten a length; Bull's Run was fourth, close up, and Laura next. The winner was sold for 31 sovs. THURSDAY.— The FLYING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; half a mile. Mr Knox's b c Leproehaun ( late Longsight), by Artillery out, of Lizzy, 2 yrs. 5st 101b Foley 1 Mr Knox's b f D. B., 3 yrs, 8st Lynch 2 Mr J. Miller's ch f Causten Rose, 3 yrs, 8st Dunne 3 Mr Sly's b f Belladrum, 3 yrs, 8st Pritchard 4 Mr D. Kinsella's ro f Rose Bud, 3 yrs, 8st Doyle 5 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Rose Bud. 3 to 1 agst Leprochaun, and 5 to 1 agst Causton Rose. When the flag fell Leprochaun dashed off at score on the outside, and quickly obtained the lead, was not • caught, and won in a canter by three lengths; same between second and third. The PAGET STAKES of 10 sovs, p. p., with 40 added, far two year olds; colts 8st 41b, fillies 8st; 31b and 51b allowed; winners extra; Anglesey Post ( 6fur) ; 14 subs. Mr St George's ch f Sister to Thady Foley, by West Australian, 7st 111b Lynch 1 Marquis of Drogheda's br c Clarence, by Claret out of Queen Margaret, 8st 1 lb J. Doyle 2 Mr Dunne's ch c Honey Bee, by Claret, 8st lib Dunne 3 Betting: 3 to 1 on Sister to Iliady Foley, 4 to 1 agst Clarence, and 8 to 1 agst Honey Bee. The above trio came on abreast until within a distance of home, where Honey Bee ran out. Below the enclosure Clarence was in trouble, and the winner drew away, and passed the chair half a dozen lengths in advance. The ROYAL WHIP, presented by his late Majesty to the Turf Club, i with 100 guineas added annually by Her Majesty; weight for age; three year olds 8st lib, four 9st 71b, live lOst, six and aged lOst 21b; four miles. Mr Cockln's b c Tourist, by Daniel O'Rourke, 3 yrs.... Taylor 1 Mr Wilkinson's b g Oidminster, 5 yrs Doyle 2 Col Irwin's ch h Leonidas, 5 yrs J. Monahan 0 Betting: 6 to 4 on Tourist, 5 to 4 agst Oidminster, and 10 to 1 agst Leonidas. Tourist cut out the work for three miles and a half; Oidminster then came alongside, and the pair raced together for a few hundred yards, when the whips were turned on them, Oidminster being the first to cut it and swerve across the course. However, he came again, and opposite the Stand gained ground fast, but could not get up in time, and was beaten cleverly by two lengths. After going a mile and a half Leonidas was not perse- vered with, and gave up the contest. The MARBLE HILL STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 51b, fillies 8st; 31b and 51b allowed: winnersextra; Anglesey Post; 11 subs. Mr Dennison's br c Waterloo, by Newton- le- Willows out of Stella, 8st lib J. Doyle 1 Mr St George's br c Solon, 8st 51b Lynch 2 M"- Keegan's b c The Lancer ( h b), 8st 51b L. Mahon 3 Capt Goff's b or br c Physic, 8st 21b Taylor 4 Betting: 2 to 1 on Waterloo, 5 to 2 agst Solon, and 10 to 1 agst The Lancer. They got off on equal terms, Waterloo on the in- side, Physic next, Lancer and Solon on the outside, and remained so until half way up the rails, when Physic cut it, and his place was taken by The Lancer, who ran on gamely until nearing the enclosure, when he gave way; Lynch then brought up Solon, who was beaten cleverly by half a length; moderate third; fourth beaten off' altogether. The CORINTHIAN STAKES of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 25 added, for hunters: race horses admitted; the winner of the first and second heats only to run for the third; heats, one mile and a half, on the Peel Course. Mr Longfleld's ch c Redskin, by Bantam, 4 yrs, l2st 71b Capt Quin 1 1 Mr Dunne's b c Dhn Regan, 3 yrs, list 21b.. Capt M'Craith 2 2 Mr J. Wheal's ch c Avongrove, 4 yrs, lOst 71b.. MrW. Long 3 3 Mr Taylor's b g Dogvane, 4 yrs, lost 121b... Mr Newcomen 4 4 Capt Cartwright's b g Bryan O'Linn, 6 yrs, lOst .... Owner dis First heat: Betting— 2 to 1 on Redskin, 3 to 1 agst Avongrove, 4 to I agst Bryan O'Linn, and 5 to 1 agst the others.— Second heat: 3 to I on Redskin. Both heats won by a neck; a head between the second and third, a very bad fourth. HOBSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGEMENTS. On the 16th inst, at 3: 10 p. m., Lincoln and Golden Drop out of their Lincoln engagements. On the 17th inst, at 1: 13 p. m., Umpire and Kemptown out of the Cambridgeshire. On the 19th inst, at 9 a. m., Michel Grove out of all his en- gagements. On the 19th inst, at 9 a. m., Butterfly outof the Worcester Hurdle Race. On the 20th inst, at 9 a m., Kangaroo out of all engagements. On the 20th inst, at 9 a. m., Flytrap out of the Witham Handi- cap, Lincoln. On the 22d inst, Blackdown and Royal Btag out of the Cam- bridgeshire. On the 22d inst, Scottish Chief out of the Criterion. Bantam and Wortham out of the Worcester Hurdle Race. Piff Paff and Wortham out of their Worcester engagements. NOMENCLATURE. Lord St Vincent's: Roan filly by Vandermulin— Mississippi, 2 yrs Little Pickle. Chesnut colt by Gamekeeper out of Nuptial, 2 yrs. Dean Swift. Yearlings: Cbesnut colt by De Clare out of Canezou St Leger. Chesnut colt by Lambourn out of Bay Banter Godmersham. Brown gelding by Findon out of Blackbird, by Birdcatcher Surney. Bay c It by Russborough— Mary, by Poynton Midhurst. Bay filly by Findon— Mayflower, by Nabob Haselmere. Mr Crowther Harrison's Foals: Brown colt foal by Weatherbit out of Gaiety, by Touchstone ( dam of Gamester, Gardener, & c)... Gambler. Bay filly foal by Fandango out of the dam of Odd Trick ( afterwards M Philippe) and Gaspard ... Mazurka. Bay colt foal by Fandango out of Elcho's dam Alurillo. Baycolt foal by Fandango— Colonel Crockett's dam. Fra Diavolo. Chesnut colt foal by Colsterdale out of Naughty Boy's dam Saucy Boy. Mr S. Thellusson's Yearlings: Colt by The Trapper out of Verbena., Seymour. Filly by Trumpeter out of Loo Salliet. Colt ( late Erostratus) by Mildew— Bonny Blink... Governor. THE HEREFORD HORSE SHOW. At the great Hereford Show and Fair, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the premium of five guineas for the best stallion calculated to produce good hunters was awarded to Mr Devereux's Ancient Briton, by Cotherstone, the only entry, and now the prize horse of both Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The ches- nut looked in better form than at the recent royal meeting, where he merely shared in the general commendation of the class. Another " fiver" for the best four year old filly " suited either for hack or huntress" produced more competition, Mr Kempson, of Hereford, sending in a couple for the judges to select from, with the preference to Countess, by Moorcock, a mare with good hocks, but plenty of other weak places to balance such a recommendation. The three year old hunting colts or fillies, however, really ran up to ten entries, although three or four of these did not put in an appearance. The best of them was pronounced to be a good bodied, bad co- loured. niceish colt by Lochinvar, the property of Mr Lyall, of Castle Froom Rectory ; and the next to him, a close second, in- deed, in his box, Mr Price's Young Hereford out of a Touch- stone mare, a clever horse with fine shoulders, and a deal of pro- mise about him. Mr Courtney, who last year was declared to have the best, had this season the choice of the worst between the couple he nominated, not but that it was a near thing in this way wi^ h one or two of the others, which, bar the first and next best, W( rf">. as bad a lot as a man need have out. Mr Embry's useful ol'iuhare was the best of those at the stud, just about as rough a sarnie as usual; and the extra stock included some really re- markable weeds and ne'er- do- weels, whose owners must have an odd notion of a show horse. The judges were Sir Velters Corne- wall and Mr Bosley, late of the Green Dragon, and we only regret that two such able men had not something better to work on. But Sir Velters was in great request, not only winning all the premiums with his white pigs, but also officiating as one of f he judges of cider. And there, in the secretary's tent, stood sun- dry ominous jars, big enough to accommodate a draft of the Forty Thieves, of tackle condemned as altogether unworthy of a prize 1 Verily Herefordshire must be going to the bad, when the county can scarcely show a horse fit to ride, or a glass of cider fit to drink. CORRINGHAM RACES.— At these races the Cup was won by Mr C. Burkitt's Holdersyke, beating Mr Wray's Flyer and Mr Den- man's Violet. LORD CLIFDEN.— We have much pleasure in informing our readers that justice has been done this magnificent animal at the hands of Mr Barraud, who has favoured us with a view of a por- trait of the horse on which he is at present engaged by order of Lord 8t Vincent, the fortunate possessor of this noble horse, all the points of which the artist has carefully studied. Mr Barraud, who fully understands and most keenly appreciates the beauties of a horse, has, in the case of Lord Clifden, exerted his artistic skill to the utmost, and we can safely pronounce the picture an excellent portrait, and perfect as a piece of animal painting. THE CHASE. TROTTING. R. Hayes of Walsall will trot his brown mare against J. East's ( i > f Nether Broughton) brown horse three or five miles, for £ 50 a side; or will trot Ben Burford's black mare, or will trot Bob 8mith's ( of London) black herse five miles, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; or he will trot Mr Beach's brown mare Romance five miles, for £ 50 a side. First come first served. A deposit to be made at the office of Bell's Life. Articles addressed to Mr Hayes, at Mr W. Mars ton's. Rose and Crown Inn, Moor- street, Birmingham, will have prompt attention. THE OPENING OF THE SEASON. HUNT CHANGES AND PROMISES OF SPORT, WITH THE PROGRESS OF THE CUB HUNTING, AND THE CHARACTER OF THE ENTRY. Nor yet the hawthorn bore her berries red. With which the fieldfare, wintry guest, is fed; Nor autumn yet had dashed from every spray, With her chill hand, the mellow leaves away ; But corn was housed, and beans were in the stack, Now, therefore, issued forth the spotted pack. It is seldom there have been more HUNT CHANGES to record than during the last twelve months. Many of these we have noted from time to time as they occurred, but it will be both useful and interesting to embody them in our annual summary, so that the world may start well posted up in the chronicles ® f the chase. No less than five of the crack countries have fresh huntsmen, although jn no case with the hounds themselves removed ; as, in proof, the Quorn, the Cottesmore, the Brocklesby, the Burton, and Mr Tailby, in High Leicestershire. It is, in fact, satisfactory to see how few Masters have given in, as how few huntsmen are out of place ; notwithstanding that they have changed about like pawns on a chess- board. There are, however, yet more encouraging advices, as rarely has the country, take the United Kingdom through, been so full of foxes. What with the mild winter the cubs are, indeed, already mostly as big and as strong as old ones ; while, as a rule, hounds have not been able to do as much as usual with them. In cover, more especially, the scents have been very bad, and there is scarcely a district but from which we have complaints, Ireland being, if anywhere, the exception. Still the entries have been handsomely blooded, as business has improved when they broke away, and on the whole there have not been for some seasons better prospects. But his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is a fox hunter, and in the face of this wholesome fact a vulpecide will get, if possible, more out of fashion than ever. We aim at little beyond mere gossip about the harriers, as many packs are more than shy of publicity, and often enough with old Mendall as the real master in the field, and the Missis herself as kennel huntsman. A fox hunting fact is of more importance, and if anything should have escaped the quick eye olNunquam Dormio we shall be obliged by a line to that effect. After, however, the almost universal readiness and courtesy with which our inquires have been received, there can be but little to correct in the subjoined synopsis. STAGHOUND8. There is no change to record with Her Majesty's staghounds, where Charles Davis is now fairly into his fort3'- tbird season as huntsman, backed by Harry King, Morris Hills, and Edrupt as " yeomen prickers.'' The young hounds, as usual, have had a week or two's work in the Forest, and the regular business with the Royals will begin, as heretofore, on the first Tuesday in No- vember. Mr Heathcote, with the Surrey Staggers, will feel the loss of his right hand man, the late John Heaseman, a capital pilot for the master, who still takes hold of them himself, and may drive a deer again into the cott'ee reom of " the Bedford" or " the Ship.'' In the Vale of Aylesbury Fred Cox is going on again with the Baron, but they have a new whip in Mark Howcott from the West Norfolk, in the place of Harry Jennings, who has changed from the stag to the fox. Cox opens the campaign under the most encouraging auspices, having just been presented with a testimonial by the farmers of Buckinghamshire, and the tradesmen of Aylesbury. Sir Clifford has had no need to amend the Burton Constable establishment, where Forfitt, as huntsman, and Wilson and Mellon to put them to him, are still in commis- sion. Mr Lywood has been working the New Forest, and Mr Fenwicke Bissett and his man Babbage having been showing some famous sport with the Devon and Somerset, where they yet follow the wild deer, this season in unusually fine condition. In fact, the only thing that in any way interferes with the prospects of these hounds is from their country being cut up by new rail- ways, and more particularly by the mineral lines, which threaten utter annihilation to the sport of " the tufters." FOXHOUNDS. BEDFORDSHIRE.— The only change with the Oakley is that William Lucy retires from the post of second whip, after one sea- son's trial, and George Day, from the Bicester country, now has the place. Mr Arkwright, as popular as ever, continues to hunt his own hounds, with James Cockayne as his head man. BERKSHIRE.— Mr Garth, who has had some good cub hunting, and speaks well of his prospects, notes no change, but goes on again with Robert Tocock as his huntsman, and Tom Sweetman and George Bartlett as whips. Mr Coxe has opened very favour- ably with the Craven, and the new man, John Press, from the Cambridgeshire, has already distinguished himself, especially in a sharp hour and ten minutes with an old fox. The cubbing has also been generally good, the young hounds getting blood every morning they have been out, and working hard for it, with twenty nine killed in eighteen days. Will Brice, who was last season with the Old Berkshire, but formerly under George Carter, now whips in to the Craven, vice Brackley. Mr Pitman, who takes out his rest in railway carriages, will this season hunt the South Berkshire himself, with Traviss as his head whip and kennel huntsman, and the other men going on as before. Their cubbing has been fairish, and the scent tolerably good, while the entry have done remarkably well. Of seventeen couple of whelps sent out to walk they have had fourteen couple returned, twelve couple of which have been put forward, with a loss of but three from distemper, taking the year through. We are only sorry to hear that in some parts of the South Berk- shire country the keepers, contrary to their instructions, have been known to kill whole litters of cubs, but in such cases the fault of the man is after all the fault of the master. Mr Henley Greaves, that most fickle and fondest of men, really promises to settle down at last in his new home and his New House, where he goes for a term to hunt the Old Berkshire country in the place of Mr Duffield. His own hounds come with Mr Greaves from the Vale of White Horse; and Kit Nicoll, from the Ludlow country, was some time since gazetted as their huntsman in the place of Tipton, but the last reports go to say that Tread well, from the Quorn, will have the horn. CAMBRIDGESHIRE.— Harry Ayris, the younger, has entered very favourably with Mr Barnett, his quiet and persevering way with hounds giving great promise. They have accounted for a fair share of cubs under certain difficulties, and the ten couple of young hounds are all doing well so far, while the foxes are plen- tiful throughout the country. George Castleman continues on as whipper- in to the old Squire, who has now been in office here more than thirty years, and who will, we hope, himself be able to see a little more of them in the field this season than he did during the last. CHESHIRE.— Lord Grosvenor keeps on with Peter Collison as his huntsman, and John Jones, John Snaith, and George Horby as the whips. The scent here, as the exception, has been good all through the cub hunting, but from the heavy rain the country rides very deep. With the cubs very strong the young hounds have been well blooded, and up to October 22 they had killed nine- teen brace, and ran eight brace and a half to ground. Their best days were on the last of August, the 2d of September, the 23d and the26th of September, and 15th October, when they had a clipper with an old fox from Oliver Dingles, and killed after changing. There are plenty of foxes, and every promise of a good season. CORNWALL — Joseph Hogg, from the Kildare, has taken service under Mr George VVilliams as huntsman of the Four Borrow Hounds, in the place of Conroy, who has " changed about," and in turn crossed over to Ireland. The reports from this really wild country speak to the cubs as plentiful and strong. With " the Western,'' on the contrary, we are sorry to hear that foxes are scarce, while the scent has been but indifferent during the cubbing, though they have had one capital scurry with an old fox from Beleigh to Boskenna. Captain Gurney will this season hunt the Western Houuds himself, with Joe Nute as whipper- in and kennel huntsman. CUMBE BLAND.— Mr Hilholme Hartley and his man Johnson have had a few mornings out, although the hounds have frequently been stopped from the standing corn, of which there is still some to cut, with nearly all the potatoes in the ground. They have, however, tasted a cub or two, pretty plentiful hereabouts, and the prospects of the Cumberland are altogether very fair. DEVONSHIRE.— With cubs plentiful and scent good, Lord Pol- timore has made a very satisfactory beginning about home. They do not proceed into their Dorsetshire country until the close of this month, where that best of welcomes, in numerous litters, awaits their arrival. The entry is doing well, and the prospects alto- gether highly promising, under the old regime of John Evans as huntsman, and Norris and George Rose as his merry men. The reports from Lord Portsmouth's are equally encouraging; plenty of foxes, the cubs forward and strong, and some very good things already to talk over. Dan Berkshire as huntsman, and Charles Littleworth and George Whitmore, jun, here again continue " as you were." With Mr Trelawney, however, who has Richard Crocker. Yeo, and Triddle still with him, the cub hunting began late, and has not been very successful. In North Devon Mr Rolle has changed his first whip, Will Snaith, late huntsman to the Durham, now taking office under Whitemore in the place of Fred Smith, who has gone into Warwickshire, while Jack Whitemore keeps on at home, where they are well stocked with foxes and have had some capital cub hunting. These hounds are now about to go into their Holsworthy country with equally cheering prospects before them. Sir Henry Seale, who hunts his own hounds, has not had much cub hunting, though the supply of foxes is very liberal, and the proprietors generally very staunch in their support. It is said Sir Henry will, indeed, give over part of his country, the Bradley, Ogwell, and the^ Torbeian as at rather long range, to be henceforth hunted by Mr Westlake. DORSETSHIRE.— Mr Digby has thoroughly remodelled the Blackmoor Vale Establishment, where James Wilson, the head whip, succeeds George Turner as huntsman, James Young coming from the Quorn as first whip, and Edward Kingsbury following George Orbell as second. The cub hunting began late, but has been so far successful, while the new entry is of good promise, and foxes abundant in most parts of the country. In East Dorset Mr Portman continues Smith as his huntsman and Woodley as first whip, but Harry Drake, a novice, succeeds Kit Atkinson as second whip. The country is full of foxes, and notwithstanding a very bad scent, they had killed, up to the 15th of October, fourteen brace of cubs and run five brace to ground, so that the look out from the East is encouraging enough. DURHAM.— Martin Care, from the Morpeth, has succeeded Snaith as huntsman to the Durham country, under the manage- ment of Mr Harvey, who already speaks to a clipper of an hour and a quarter in the open, with the who- whoop in the dominions of the Hurworth. ESSEX.— Mr Scratton will go on stronger than ever in Essex, with a regular four days a week; the young hounds entering well, the cubs strong, having been littered early, and the foxes pretty plentiful, saving in one or two places, where the selfishness of the game preservers has led to their destruction. There is no change amongst the men at Prittlewell; neither is there at Harlow, where Mr Arkwright and his committee hold on to Tom Wilson. Dent, and Hepworth. Pike has left the Essex and 8uffolk, which the master, Mr White, will try his hand on as huntsman, backed by another Kingsbury and Arthur Hazeltine as first and second whips. GLOUCESTERSHIRE.— The cub hunting with the Duke of Beau- fort's has been chiefly confined to the hills and lower woods, where they have had a deal of work, with two or three pretty gallops over the open, and a really good run over the Sodbury Vale. Clark is going on with Jack West and Eber Long, while there is some talk of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shortly honouring the Badminton with a visit. Henry Ayris, Joshua Wheatley, and Edward Edwards have begun again with Lord Fitzhardinge, who has had some good cub hunting, and can boast of the Berkeley country being very full of foxes. Mr Greaves having agreed to change, John Dale has brought the old Berkshire bodily into the Vale of White Horse, where Mr Wilson opens his first season as M. F. H. John Comins, who was last year hunting the Craven Harriers in Yorkshire, isthe first whip; and Will Dale, from the Duke of Buccleuch, joins his father as second whip. There is a good show of foxes, and Dale has been very busy already amongst the cubs. Mr Calmore and Cha les Turner have no change with the Cotswold, of which they have a capital entry, while the country was never known to be so full of foxes. The scent has been very fair and a handsome allowance of cubs duly accounted for. HAMPSHIRE.— The Hambledon will this season have their six days a week, instead of four, as hitherto, Capt Poulett himself hunting the bitches on four days, and Will Cox, their huntsman, the dog pack on the other two; with Robert Price and Tom Champion still handling the long thong. These hounds have not had so fine a cub hunting season for many years, nor one when the scent has been so generally good. The country, moreover, was never so well oft' for foxes, and the promises © f sport are consequently very ex- cellent. Charles Pike, from the Essex and Suffolk, has succeeded Fisher as huntsman to the H. H., and George Loader has got his step as first whip, vice Searle, with Alfred Summers going on as second whip. The cubs are plentiful, and Mr Deacon has every hope of a good season. Mr Standish, who hunts his own hounds, has also a fine show of cubs in most parts of the HursJey country, with Will 8ummers still acting as kennel huntsman, and Walter Bell and Edwin Summers for whips. Mr Wield- on* another gen- tleman huntsman, keeps on George Southwell and Harry Purdue with the Vine, throughout which there is a fine show of foxes, with a fine entry of young hounds, and soma good sport amongst ! the cubs. Mr Davenport, from Cheshire, follows Mr Dyson aa I master of the Isle of Wight Foxhounds, - siuch ar ® to be brought out in great form, with r. ew kennels and stables at AppllMsT- combe. George J ones, who was with them last year as whip, now takes his first trial with the horn, and Will Smith, from the Old Surrey, will whip into him. The cub hunting has been above the average, and the prospects in the Island are very satis- factory. HEREFORDSHIRE.— Sir Velters Cornewall and his partner, Mr Arkwright, have promoted Tom Carr, who now hunts the Here- fordshire in the place of George Hills, while Richard Hall, from the Warwickshire, is first whip, and Will Cross still second. There is a strong show of foxes in most parts of the country, and, though the scent has been bad on almost every day, a goodly number of cubs have been brought to hand. Up to October 21 they had been out twenty times, killing nine brace and a half, and running five brace and a half to ground. Mr Thackwell makes no altera- tion in the establishment of the Ledbury, where the prospects are very encouraging, inasmuch as the country is well preserved and abundantly supplied with stout and wild foxes. But the scent here again has been exceedingly bad throughout the cubbing, rendering it difficult to obtain the average amount of blood, HERTFORDSHIRE.— Mr Parry has his last season's staff with the Puckeridge, Alfred Hedges, Enever, and George Summers. They appear to be pretty well off for foxes, and the cubs, stout and strong, have not been very easy to handle, with mostly an in- different scent, although they have generally accounted for one every morning. On one day in the neutral country in Takley Forest they killed a couple, after seven hours hard on at the second. The new line of railway from St Margaret's to Bunt- ingford threatens sadly to interfere with Mr Parry, and lie has already had a couple of valuable dog hounds killed by a luggage train, which came round a curve and right through them when crossing the line after an old fox found in Hamell's Ozier Bed. Charles Ward has had some very good cub hunting with Lord Dacre's hounds, amongst whose servants there is no change to record; while the promise of sport with the Old Berkeley is very favourable. Lord Maiden has now these hounds at the Chorley Wood Kennels, near Rickmansworth; with Goddard Morgan still hunting them, Harry Jennings from Baron Rothschild as first whip, and Reuben Scrivener as second. KENT.— There is no alteration with the West Kent, where Mr Stratford and the Hon R. Neville are joint managers, and Hum- phrey Pearse huntsman. George Pickard also stays on with Mr Brockman in the East, but Jerry Hackwell is promoted to Niel's place as second whip. These hounds have had some very good mornings, although the weather has been much against them; while our earlier advices have testified to a fair share of sport with the Tickham. LEICESTERSHIRE.— Mr Clowes starts well with the Quorn. He has a fine stud of horses, and the pack he purchased of Lord Stamford has been strengthened by twenty couples of young hounds from Sir Watkin Wynn's kennel; so that they have had nearly fifty couples of young ones to choose from, and at this time eighteen couple and a half of them in the entry, all doing well. John Goddard, after making a great name for himself with Mr Tailby, with whom he was for six seasons, rises to the post of premier huntsman of England, James M'Bride remaining with them as first whip, and Tom Firr, from the Tedworth, succeeding Young as second. The scent so far has been very bad indeed, but the country is well stocked with foxes, excepting on the Wid- merpool side, where they will be scarce. Melton threatens to be unusually full of swells to give their greeting to the new Master of the Quorn— a proud title for any man to bear. There is no change with the Belvoir, where Cooper has still George Orvis and Frank Gillard under him. They have had a good cub hunt- ing time, with plenty of foxes in most parts of the country; and, in fact, the only drawback to the prospects of the Belvoir is the fear that the duke will not be able to get to his hounds this season. John Goddard, from the Cottesmore, opens in high Leicestershire, where Bailey, Hollings, and George Tuffs, for Marlow, are still with Mr Taiiby. Foxes are plentiful, and their prospects promising. LINCOLNSHIRE — Will Smith has returned to his former duties as huntsman of the Brocklesby; with John Fox from the Pytchley as head whip, vice Shore, who has got his step to hunt hounds in Scotland. Ben Goddard, from the Bicester country, has taken an engagement under Lord Henry Bentinck as huntsman to the Burton ; and George Slieppard, who did so well with them when they were short of hands last season, remains on as head whip; Charles Howtin, from Lord Done- raile, following Wilson as second ; and Harry Dawkins in his old place of third man. Up to the first week in October they had killed thirty cubs in thirty mornings, with plenty more about the country. MONMOUTHSHIRE.— Mr Stretton goes on again with Richards, Ward, and Wigley, and there is every chance of their all being well employed, as the foxes are plentiful and the promises good. Mr Curre holds on with his little rough and ready pack at Itton, and they have already warmed the jacket of an old fox or two, but the young ones are scarce and the Master cannot afford to kill many cubs. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.— The lamented illness of Lord Spencer, one of the best masters with big fields ever seen, will during his absence place the management of the Pytchley in the hands of Mr Villiers and Mr Reginald Knightley; the former taking the com- mand on the north side of the country, and the latter when they meet southwards. This, however, it is to be hoped will be but a temporary arrangement, and that Lord 8pencer may soon return quite restored to health, to take the command for many a year to come. Chas. Payne has now Richard Rooke promoted to the place of head whip in the stead of Fox, who has left for Lincolnshire, while James Roffey from the Surrey Union succeeds to second. The scents in September were very fair, but bad in October. With, however, a capital entry of two- and- twenty couple, and the country well stocked with foxes, the prospects of the Pytchley are full of promise. Lord Euston has now his hounds in their new kennels on Wakefield Lawn, near Stoney Stratford. Frank Beers is able again to hunt them, but Batsford, from the North Warwickshire, has taken Hedges" post as first whip. The cub hunting in Whittlebury Forest has been very good, with plenty of blood, and the woodlands full of foxes, while in the open the young hounds have entered remarkably well. Will Bower has been promoted from second to head whip with the Milton ; and young Goodall, a son of tbe late Will Goodall, is now second. Carter scarcely remembers so bad a time for hounds as the cub hunting of the autumn, but though so hard and dry they have had plenty of blood, and some really good mornings' work. NORFOLK.— Mr Villebois has now Tom Tipton in the place of Harris as huntsman to the West Norfolk, with Henry Bartlett still first whip, and Charles Brackley for second, vice Howcutt. With thirty hunters in good condition, ten couple of promising young hounds put forward, and a good account of the cubs, the prospects here look worthy of the Prince's countenance. The Squire, however, has not done much as vet, as there are no good woodlands, and it only does harm to j'oung hounds to put them to work if you cannot hold on with them. Tom Morgan has a fresh second whip for L ® rd Hastings in Robert Clayden, who was with the Quorn, in the place of Will Morgan, gone to the Duke of Buccleuch. With a fine show of foxes all through the country the East Norfolk have had plenty of blood, although with the scent as bad as need be for hounds to work on. NORTHUMBERLAND.— Mr Cookson has put on Mark Robinson as huntsman to the Morpeth after nine seasons' good service as whip- per- in, the latter post being now filled by Tom Marlow, who was last year with Mr Tailby in High Leicestershire. Owing to the standing corn the Morpeth have not had much cub hunting, but their prospects are good, as the country is well stocked with foxes, and the hounds and horses in blooming condition. Major Bell has added Thomas Nevard to the establishment of the Tyne dale, with Firr still huntsman, and Will Nevard first whip. The cub hunting here also began late, but there is a good show of foxes, and a capital entry of young hounds. Mr Cowen continues to hunt the Braes of Derwent, where they start with a deal of pro- mise in the entry, and plenty of foxes NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.— Major Welfltt and the Rufford are done every justice to by John Davis as huntsman, Steve Dobson as first whip, and Job Machin as second. With a good supply of foxes they killed nine brace of cubs in September, and on the 28th had an hour and fifty minutes with an old fox from Warsop Wood, chiefly out of cover, and with a who- whoop as the finish. Roger Onions has left Mr Musters for the Holderness, and John 8quires is now their second whip, with Ben Boothroyd going on as first whip and kennel huntsman. They have had some fairish cub hunting, but with the scent very bad in cover, though improv- ing in the open. The entry are going to work well, and there is a tolerable show of foxes, if not yet quite equal to five days a fortnight, which the young squire would like to hold to " regular.'' The Grove have had but a middling time of it cub hunting, in consequence of the bad scent, but this is not altogether to be re- gretted, as Lord Galway in places finds the country veiy short of foxes. OXFORDSHIRE.— Mr Drake, of course, has got back to the Bicester country, which he will hunt this season himself; Bob Worrell also returning to his old post of first whip, and Charles Orvis being now the second. There are plenty of foxes, and up to the opening of October they had killed thirteen cubs in eleven mornings. The Heythrop since Colonel Thomas left them have been in the hands of the committee, who have made no change in the establishment. Tom Hills and Charles Roberts are the two whips, while the renowned Jem Hills has now hunted the Heythrop f » > r more than a quarter of a century, this being, we believe, his twenty- seventh season with them, and at least his fiftieth with hounds. The country is full of foxes, and since they commenced cub hunting on the last day of August they have done a deal of work, with the young hounds well repaid for it. In South Oxford- shire Lord Macclesfield and his man Dowdeswell have also been verybusy. with a capital show of foxes and every prospect of a good season. RUTLAND.— Charles Powell, who finished his education under Ben Morgan in the Birdsall country, goes to Sir John Trollope and the Cottesmore as huntsman, in the place of Frank Goodall; rather a high compliment this, to give a man his first trial with the horn in so crack a countiy ; but Powell left lots of friends behind him in Yorkshire, and brought away with him something more than merely good wishes. Joe Turpi'n has been promoted by Sir John to the place of head whip, and Tom Day is their second. Up to the 20th of October Powell had handled eleven and a half brace of foxes, and their cub hunting has been really capital. SHROPSHIRE.— Mr Charlton has'still Mitchell and Sam Morris as huntsman and whip to the Wheatland. As the country is small and in some parts shortof foxes, they have not had much cubbing, but in four mornings they killed three, and marked another to ground. Lord Forester, Lord Wenlock. Mr M. Benson, and a few others of the right sort, are staunch friends to the foxes, but a fine litter of cubs have been lately poisoned within a mile of the kennels. Amongst the young hounds Mr Charlton has some wonderfully good- looking by Lord Forester's Raglan out of their own bitches. The United note no change from Mr Beddoes as mas- ter, and Amies and Francis as men ; while Major Murray starts afresh in the Ludlow country, with George Hills from next door as his huntsman in the place of Kit Nicoll, and Sam Baker still whipping in. As already reported, the Ludlow have thus early been showing some good sport; and Hills' steady system with his hounds in so trying a country is much liked by his new friends. Mr Morris, who still handles the Shropshire himself, has had some useful cub- hunting and a fairish entry of young hounds to go on with. SOMERSETSHIRE.— The Mendip will continue to be hunted by Colonel Luttrell, who makes no change with his men, Honey and Charles Adams. In the west Mr G. F. Luttrell, who holds to Harry Sebright and Job Dyer, has had some really good things with the cubs, and with every promise of going on as well. George Kennett is still hunting Mr Radcly fife's Hounds, but they have again changed their whipper- in, Tom Davis, from Lord Fitzwilliam's, succeeding George Haggar. Up to the middle of October these hounds had, in a small country, killed thirteen cubs and run fourteen to ground in thirteen mornings out, and with the scent at times but ticklish. STAFFORDSHIRE.— The three Leedhams are " all there," and going on as well as ever with Mr Meynell Ingram, the Meynells and the Leedhams having been together for many generations. Mr Orlando Stubbs has now, too, with the Albrighton, Sam Bacon, sen, and Sam Bacon, jun, as his two whips, the latter suc- ceeding Venables. They had a good September amongst the cubs, with an average show of foxes, but the Chillington, Weston, Puckley, and Wrottesley covers particularly well- furnished. Mr W. Davenport now hunts the North Staffordshire himself, and Joe Maiden, like another Cincinatus, has taken to farming. SUFFOLK.— Mr Josslyn, having made matters right with tbe subscribers, enters on his nineteenth year with the Suffolk, while Sam Hibbs has been in the country nearly twice as long, and we only hope so staunch a couple of seasoned hunters will be sup- ported as they should be, especially by the game preservers, who may make it quite possible to have both pheasants and foxes. SURREY.— Will Smith has left the Old Surrey to " better him- self" with the Isle of Wight Foxhounds, where he will take the place of first whip under Mr Davenport; and Alfred Tweed has been engaged by Mr Mortimer to fill the vacancy of second whip under Sam Hills and Jack Coulstock, with another of the Surrey Hills in waiting. Their cub hunting has been satisfactory, and the prospects of sport very good. Joseph Ford enters on his second season under Capt Hankey, as huntsman to tbe Surrey Union, but they have a new whip in Joseph Rudd, who succeeds James Roffey, a familiar name in these parts. Owing to a want of scent, the cub hunting has not been very good, but the foxes are well distributed over the country in good litters, and there is every promise of a fine season's sport. SUSSEX.— Thomas Hedges has been appointed first whip to Lord Leaconfield in the stead of Mark Jones, while Shepherd enters on his second season as huntsman, and Joseph Elliott also on another year as second whip. Thanks to the abundance of foxes in all parts of the country, these hounds can afford to kill a great number of cubs, which, however, this season are very strong and can stand from half an hour to an hour, with hounds pressing them over the hills. Mr Stanford still hunts the Crawley and Horsham, with Jem Constable as his first whip and kennel hunts- man,. and Tom Mitchel for second, all as heretofore. With a promising entry they have had some good cubbing, and found a 3trong supply of foxes, so that the prospects are in every way en- couraging. Mr W. L. Christie, of Glyndebourne, is now the master of the Southdown, but he has made no change amongst ttia men, where George Champion and Pereival remain in office, Save in one particular part of the country, the foxes1 are jrfeHtiful, and the hounds, beginning from September, have Jsad their " re- gulars" amongst the cubs. It is enly to be hoped that " the Weak place" referred to will be better stopped fey next season, In East Sussex, Harrison, last year with the Bedale, succeeds Robert Child, who has left Mr Curteis, after a long ser- vice as huntsman, to try his fortunes in Roscommon; while in the Weald the Messrs Sadler are doing as well as ever with the Chid- ding Fold. These hounds have part of General Wyndham's country, and " by your leave,'' an occasional day in the long range of the Surrey Union. It is rarely, indeed, but the " Robin Redbreasts'' account for their fox— the uniform of this Yeoman Hunt being somewhat peculiar, a black coat with a red waistcoat, they may be thus distinguished from " the Canaries," and the thistle- whipping togs of some other establishments which still fight shy of the red rag. WARWICKSHIRE.— Mr North has Tom Matthews again hunting the Warwickshire, but both his whips are fresh here; Fred. Smith, from Mr Rolle, in the place of Bob Worrall, who has gone " bock agen," and George Haggar, from Mr Radcliffe, in- stead of Richard Hall. The sport in the woodlands around Alcester has been capital, and there are plenty of foxes, despite " the case" we have had so recently to show up; while in a good entry, Orator, by Lord Fitzhardinge's Ottoman, and Sprightly, by their own Bouncer out of Singwell, come with some character as the prize puppies of the season. In North Warwickshire Mr Oswald Milne has been strengthening his own entry with drafts from the York and Ainsty and the Worcestershire, all of which are doing well. The scent, however, has been bad in cover, but in the open the hounds have beaten the horses more than once, and pulled down their fox unassisted. George Boxall is in his second season as huntsman, buf both the whips are new— Fred Gosden for Batsford, and Richard Fridlington, a colt, in place of Charles Allen. The grass country about Dunchurch and Rugby is full of foxes, and Lord Leigh's coverts in the Leaming- ton district are, as usual, sure finds. Lord Curzon continues Dickens and his two sons with the Atherstone, where they have a strong show of cubs, with a good moiety already accounted for. One of the drawbacks to hunting here, but one unfortunately not peculiar to the Atherstone, is the system of wire fences; surely if these cannot be altogether superseded, they might be easily re moved from October to April, when they are of no possible use, and of the greatest possible danger? " A Wire Fence Fund and Acting Committee'' would be by no means a bad institution, to be composed in equal parts of members of the hunt and farmers in the district. WILTSHIRE.— Harry Crockford follows Firs as second whip to the Tedworth, where George Carter and Jack Fricker are again to the fore with lots of foxes and plenty of promise. In South Wilts Mr Pain has just engaged Will Lockie from the old Berkshire country to whip in to Orbell, the man previously selected to suc- ceed Maiden being already invalided. With but a bad scent of late they have killed eleven brace of cubs, which they can well afford with the country full of foxes. WORCESTERSHIRE.— Colonel Clowes has only made one change here, Will Maiden succeeding John Steer as second whip; the latter went on to the North Warwickshire, but where he made no stay. Will Mawe, who is still huntsman, with Sam Taylor as head whip, has had some good cubbing, cooler and damper than usual, but with a fair scent and six brace to hand early in Oc- tober. The promise for the future is but partial, as the south of the country, which is luckily by far the best, is very full of foxes, while in the north there are scarcely any. But this, in places, is an old grievance in Worcestershire— thanks to whose example shall we say ? YORKSHIRE.— Charles Treadwell enters on his twentieth season with the Bramham Moor, where Mr. Lane Fox also continues Johnston ; but George Morgan is now second whip in place of Hugill, who has left them. The foxes are abundant, and they have been regularly at them since the last day of August, with the scent very bad in cover and very good out. After lots of wet and © pen weather the country rides well, but is so far terribly blind. Ben Morgan, at Birdsall, has changed his two whips, having James Maiden from the South Wilts in the place of Powell, gone as huntsman to the Cottesmore, and his SMI, Joe Morgan, for Charles Orvis, who has also travelled upwards to Mr Drake's. Lord Middleton will this season hunt five days a week up to Christmas, as, since the sale, Sledmere has once again been thrown open to hounds, much to the surprise, no doubt, of some of the toothless old gentlemen who have so long lived a golden age here, with plenty to eat, and nothing to do. The cubbing has not been exactly brilliant, as the scent has so often failed them, but still Ben has been very fortunate in handling his foxes on most days. With the York and Ainsty, also, the scent has been very bad, particularly in cover; while, so far as foxes are concerned, the prospects are very good. 8ir Charles Sling3by will continue to hunt his own hounds, with William Owen as head whip and kennel huntsman, and William Powter as second man. Edward Owen notes no change under Lord Hawke with the Badsworth, where, since the 10th of September, they have had very good sport and plenty of foxes, Mr Cookson as master and Mr Parrington as huntsman mean to keep the Hur- worth " going,'' and, with a fair show of foxes, have every promise of a fine season. They don't do much cubbing, but have had their taste of blood, and the stabling at the Croft Spa Hotel is fast fill- ing in earnest of the real thing. Centrally situated for the Hur- worth, the Bedale, and the Durham County, the Spa promises ts become quite the Melton of the North. Mr Harcourt Johnstone has put on a couple of new whips to Dick Christian, Will Bartlett, a son of Bartlett the kennel man at Ascot, in place of Palmer, who has gone to hunt hounds in Ireland, and young Dick Bolton as second whip. The gentlemen of the country are doing their best to preserve the foxes, and the hounds have already had one brilliant hour without a check after an old dog fox, which they fairly ran into in the low country. Stephen Shep- herd, after six seasons' service as head whip to the Bedale, has deservedly been promoted by Mr Duncombe to the more important duties of a huntsman. John Todd also gets his rise to the rank of first whip, and Stephen Shep- herd, the younger, has an opening as second. Backhouse and Wilson continue as huntsman and first whip to the Holderness, but Mr Hall has put on Roger Onion as second in the place of poor Bullock, who met his death early in last season from an accident, and Joseph Bacon succeeds Pitt as third whipper- in, so that the thing is done in great form. Bill Butler has been again cubbing for Lord Fitzwilliam on the Irish estates at Coolattin Park, where, however, they have had a rough time of it, with the scent bad and foxes scarce. In fact they have had several blank days in succession, so that the Irish trip will probably be given up. As already stated, Tom Davis has left " my Lord " for service in the south. Mr Preswich Andrew goes on as usual with the Cleveland, where they have a fair show of foxes ; and Mr Worsley still manages the Sinnington " dogs" with the now famous Jack Parker, the wild hero of many a hound show, as their huntsman. The history of this pack is curious. It was formed, according to tradition, by the famous Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, when living in retirement at Helmsley Castle, after his banishment from the Court of Charles II., at which time he possessed large estates in these parts, now belonging to Lord Feversham. The hounds have always been trencher fed, as far as we can gather, and are in general admired for their strength and endurance. Being unken- nelled and used to ground where the huntsman is often unable to get at them— in fact, where no horse can go— they are seldom in that highly broken condition so fashionable in crack establish- ments ; but they, nevertheless, have a wonderful power of hunt- ing a fox where others might fail. The pack is maintained by subscription, of which more than half cernes from Lord Fever- sham. The total expenses are very small— too small, indeed, for the work to be as well done as might be wished— though good sport is shown upon the whole, and the circumstances of the hunt are decidedly improving. The great difficulty to be dealt with— and it is a very great one— is the badness of the accommodation at Jack Parker's residence, in Kirby Moorside. Two or three good loose boxes, properly ventilated and drained, are much needed. Anyone accustomed to the smartness of ordinary hunt- ing establishments would open his eyes to see in what a rough and ready style Jack Parker is obliged to carry on. We hope, how- ever, that Lord Feversham may allow some improvement to be made. The young hounds this season are promising, and the old ones look fresh and in good order. We hear, too, of foxes in parts of the country where they were but thin last year, and good sport is confidently expected. HARRIERS. His Royal Highness the PRINCE OF WALES'S HARRIERS con- tinue to be kept at Cumberland Lodge, with the Honourable General Hood as Master, and James King and George Farr as the men. Mr Gerard enters on his twenty- fifth season with the ASPULL HARRIERS of the true southern breed, again hunted by James Rigby, who finds the hares in their wide range of country plentiful but weak. The BRIGHTON, on the contrary, with hares very strong, have already had some capital runs under the direc- tion of Mr Tanner as Master, Mr Willard as huntsman, and Mr E. Mundy as their whipper- in. There is no change with Mr White and the BROOKSEND, which on their opening day, a fort- night back, sent even the swells from the Canterbury garrison home again, quite satisfied with two clipping scurries of twenty- five minutes each. In the COLCHESTER CAMP they have a pack of beagles of their own under the command of Mr Grimes, who has made a good beginning. John Tobin, from Ireland, follows Co- mins as huntsman to the Craven in Yorkshire. Mr Bruce at WOOL- STON, near Farririgdon, has got a smartish pack together, and a nice bit of grass country to try his hand on. Mr Brydges Williams goes on as usual with the CARNANTON in Cornwall under every promise of a good season; while Mr Deane and the Messrs Eames are again in their customary places with the COTLEY, in Somersetshire. Colonel Hirst and Mr Joseph Hirst speak to hares strong, the scent breast high, and the CLAYTON HARRIERS going a great pace on the few days they have been out; and the CROXTETH enter upon their twelfth season under equally encou- raging auspices, with Mr Myers as master, Charles Champion as huntsman, and John Ranee, a son of the Cheshire veteran, as whip. Captain DAVY holds on at South Molton, with hares plen- tiful, and some good sport already to speak to; and Mr Turner Macan, in Bedfordshire, records it as the best year for hares he ever knew— good news for the Cardington fieldsmen. The exten- sion of the Midland Railway, however, will cut the ELSTOW coun- try " all to bits,'' and Mr Macan gives up at the close of this season. In the far North Mr Cooper finds the EAMONT done all justice to by Richard Horton and Will Smith ; and Mr Treffry has put on Thomas Prin as huntsman to the FOWEY in the far West. Mr Nesfield, in addition to a promising entry of his own, has strengthened the HIGH PEAK by some good drafts from Sir Thomas Boughey, Mr Criekstead, and Mr Macan, and as the hares in the table land about Buxton have been carefully pre- served, they open the season in high spirits. Mr Walter Flower and his man Lanham have accounted for more than fifteen brace with the little NETTON " prize dogs," where " the hares are plen- tiful, with a good show of foxes, and plenty of partridges"— a very Elysium this, Wilts to wit, for a sportsman. On the NORTH MOOR, byDulverton, Mr Locke is free from change of any kind, and Captain Arnold, with the NETHERCOTT, remains equally con- tent, while the RUFFWJELL, a little lower down, are still put to Mr Player by some of his field. Mr Nicholson notes no change from John Chelmade and Petts, with the H. H. ( Rochester) ; Mr Browne has still the direction of Lord Lonsdale's pack in the Tring district ; and Mr Frederic G. Hobson will keep on his late father's pack atr Buntingford. But Mr Cock will for the future always have the ROMNEY MARSH in the home kennel at Appledore, with a fair show of hares to commence on. Mr Dee, who also is his own huntsman, has had very good sport so far, and equally fine prospects with the STOCK- TON, BILLINGHAM, AND HARTLEPOOL HARRIERS; and the Messrs Godman, at PARK HATCH, near Godalming, come in welcome turn with Mr Sadler's foxhounds. Mr Kitson and the committee take the field in great form with the TORQUAY, turning out their men Yelverton and Stanhope in the smartest of uni- forms, pink coats with green euffs and collars, and all " eommy fow" as Mr Jorrocks would call it,. A little nearer homeMrWynd- ham Lewis, Captain Firth, and Mr Waller do all the work with the WESTON- SUPER- MARE themselves, by no means an unpleasant plan with harriers. Mr Jefferson takes the field with the WHITE- HAVEN, scarcely so strong as heretofore; and Admiral Wodehouse again entrusts the NORTH WALSHAM to the good care of Mr Wil- liam Smith; but in the adjoining county Capt Barlow has finally returned the WOODBRIDGE to the townsmen at Framliagham, in whose hands the management centres. As we announced long since, Major Gaysford has started a pack in the WORTHING country, with Thomas Phillips, who went from Lord Dacre last season as huntsman to the Duke of Buccleuch, now trying his hand at the sweet sauce; while Mr Oliver has taken to the briny, and given up his pack at Little Hampton. Mr Hudson is " just a going to begin'' again in the VALE OF EVESHAM ; with his man Sherwood, who has been with him from the first, a capital entry of young hound, and h3res plentiful and strong. There is some hope of extending the Vale country to within easy distance of Chelten- ham, so as to give the Cotswold men the offer of an off- day. WALE 8. FOXHOUNDS.— Mr BARNTON PANTON, who hunts his own hounds, goes on again with Richard Roberts as his whip in the Holyhead district; and Mr Lewis Pryse, with a good show of foxes and fine prospects for the season, has still Edward Jones as huntsman to the GOGEBDDAN, Joseph Jones as first whip and John Lewis as second, the latter a change since last year. Mr LORT PHILLIPS is again hunting his own hounds with George Griffiths and Tom Palmer as his men. The entry here never was better, and the country is well stocked with foxes, though they dare not eat them up before they can run ; Mr Phillips has con- sequently only been out a few times, but seldom without tasting blood. With a strong stable and every horse fit to go, they are full of hope and promise in Pembroke- shire, where the Hunt Meeting will Sake place on the 3d of November, being a week earlier than usual. Mr POWELL and John Rees go on as well as usual ia Carmarthenshire, where the prospects have improved since the- fund has been established for encouraging keepers to preserve the foxes, which this season have bred welL No man has doiie more to show sport in every way than the Squire of Maesgwynne. and on Thursday last, Oct 22, as some recognition of such servkes, Mr Powell was entertained at a. public dinner in Camarthen. Another good man hereabouts is Mr Morgan Jones, who is doing a deal with the TIVY- ! SIDE, which hunt part © L Camarthenshire, Cardiganshire, : and Pembrokeshire. George Merryman and Torn Lewis •! remain on sis huiitsir^ g,, 3,, whipper- in; while foxes are abundant, and good coverts Springing The hounds, » be took us right merrily nearly up to the Wantage Lodge Of" which have had a far Share of bloc^ S, have been fur- ; ^ ooley Park, and then, as if disdaining all shelter, lie gallantly ther strengthened by a lot of Lord . Doneraile's a part of Lord j jwhis head for the open down, and away ?< w and through Spar- Fitzbardinge s youngdraft. SiitheVALE © FAYROX Capt Vaughan, | rem Copse, and leaving the gorsOefose to the left he leaped over who is his own huntsman, has put on Thomas Jones', : m the place | the Bidgeway to near the Wantage workhouse. Sere the pace was of Fryer, as second whip, but with John BraCT, as first, terrific, nothing but a good one co » M live with the hounds still in office. The accounts of fo^ es are good, but the wei weather I Satisfied with this peep of the Vale of White Horse' he bore away having kept back harvest, has also delayed the cub- hunting-, at no up and d'own again, and leaving Bettertra Copse and the gorsa time verv earlvm these narts. RhVW » iskin John Wa. lkfK. and to his rigftti, jasJ skirted Ardington Wood, and away for Abbot's Heath ; scorning, however, that shelter he faced the open down again, and sunk the hill towards Chilton Po? vd', as if beat on pay- ing the gorse of that! excellent sportsman Mr Barker a visit, afc Chilton Hill. However, pace and distance were- beginning to tell ® pon him, and' his short turnings kept the huntsman's eye well for ward, and catchSiga view of him going through a herd of feeding cattle it was palpable the end of this gallant fox WSB drawing to a close. He now made a styuggle to reach Hendred Mouse, where no doubt he had heard the earth was open, as the wwthy squire was away on his bridal tour, but he could only reacti the lawn, on which he was killed, after as brilliant an hour and a half as men or hounds could desire. This run, as the crow flie « > was ten miles from point to point, ground ridden over not lew than 18 miics. OLD* TOPS. RAILWAY ACCOMMODATION WITH THE SUSREY Many gentlemen were formerly prevented from joiniag the Surrey on account of the delay in getting away from the Croydon station, although the trains conveyed them from Victoria ia less than half an hour. By the following letter we see that this grievance no longer exists :— " London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway, Traffic Manager's Office, Brighton, Oct 21, 1863. " DEAR SIR : In reply to your letter of the 8th inst, which bas- been handed to me by the secretary, I beg to kiform you that we have constructed a new siding and dock at the East Croydon sta- tion, and I trust there will be no further inconvenience expe- rienced by the hunting gentlemen.— Yours, & c, " J. Bswen May, Esq, 67, Russell- « ' G. HAWKINS, square, London.'' time very early in these parts. 8 ® ?' Watkin, John Walker, and the WYNNSTAY are inseparable, and Henry Tocock is also a fixture, but Robert Allen, the second1 whip, has given place to George Orbell, from the Blackmore Vale. Their cub- hunting has on the whole been satisfactory, but with scents not so good in cover as out. In twenty- four days Walker killed seventeen brace, and the country is generally well stocked v/ ith foxes. HARRIERS.— The wet weather has interfered very much with any early hunting of the hare in Wales, and Mr PUGII PRYSE in Cardiganshire, who hunts his own, has not done much yet. Mr Hampton Lewis goes on as usual with the HBNLLYS, Beaumaris; but Mr Mickleburgh has built new kennels for the MONTGOMERY at Verlon, to which the pack has been removed; while Mr LLOYD PRICE, at Castle Piggin, with Tom Jones at the head of his establishment, has his hounds healthy and strong, the entry promising, and hares plentiful; but here, again, they have hardly begun in earnest. Mr Evans has still Morgan with TANAT- SIDE, but Mr Bowen, at Llwyngwair, Haverfordwest, has sold his harriers ; while Captain Homfray is getting fonder than ever of the COWBRIDGE, and having six couple with a favourite horse, and a glimpse of his man Felton, put upon canvas by Corbet. SCOTLAND. FOXHOUNDS.— WH1 Shore, from the Burton, succeeds Phillips as huntsman to the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, and William Morgan, from Lord Hastings in Norfolk, follows young Dale as second whip, but William Neil stays on as first. The country is well off for foxes, but there is little cub- hunting in Scotland, owing to the want of holding woodlands and a generally backward harvest. There are no changes in the DUMFRIESSHIRE, where Graham as huntsman and Roberts and Goodwin under him, go on with Mr Carruthers. Captain Thomson, Turpin, and Jack Sheppard are also at it again with the FIFE, and in great force, of course, with " the best three couple" in the United Kingdom, and a very good entry, amongst which Songstress, a daughter of old Syren, pro- mises to be a clipper, while the young Ringwoods are all doing well. With plenty of foxes, the country is very wet and deep, a deal of corn still out on the hills, the scents bad, and the wea- ther very changeable. On the 14th, however, they had a very good day, and killed a brace at Wemyss Hall before two o'clock; found in Lord Glasgow's gorse, and run into him after thirty- five minutes over the open. LORD EGLINTON, in Ayrshire, holds an with George Cox and John Ransom, as hunts- man and head whip, and John Wilson as second. They have killed a fair share of cubs, and the prospects for the season are very good. Mr Bandilands has made no change in the LINLITH- GOW establishment, where Stracey is still huntsman ; as is Atkin- son to Sir David Baird, with the LOTHIANS, which up to the 15th instant had been out ten times, and killed four brace of foxes. We hear of nothing new from the LANARK; and Will Channing, for LORD WEMYSS, is by no means the man to say more than is necessary. At Ewenfield, in AYRSHIRE, Mr Ewen puts thirteen couple of foxhounds to hunting the hare, which, however, is not the usual system of " catching" poor Puss in Scotland, where the longtails are in much more request for such a business. IRELAND. STAGHOUNDS.— Mr Alley continues Charles Brindley and Fegan with the WARD UNION, whose prospects are better than ever, the master having obtained deer from some of the best parks in Ireland. FOXHOUNDS.— Mr GODFREY BALDWIN, in the close stiff country about Bandon, goes on with White as his whipper- in, and a more abundant supply of foxes than last season; while the master varies his sport on the off days with twelve couple of Welsh harriers, so that he gets a fair four days a week out of it. Mr Watson has afresh second whip for the CARLOW AND ISLAND in Pat Whelan, but still hunting his own hounds, and with Michael Connors as his head man. THE CURRAGHMOP. E are again hunted by John Ryan, whipped in to by John Duke and Corney ; and Mr Briscoe has been very successful in his cub hunting, as well as hav- ing had four capital runs with old foxes. In sixteen days they have killed ten brace and a half, and run three brace and a half to ground. There are plenty more foxes in the country, while with a good entry, and the men well mounted, the prospects for the season are very encouraging. Lord Doneraile having given up the DUHALLOWS, these hounds are now in the hands of a committee, composed of Colonel William- son and Messrs R. C. Bowen, J. H. Barry, G. StawelWare, treasurer and secretary, and William Stawell, manager. Lord Doneraile has lent his kennels to the new pack, which, with John Burke as huntsman, and John Crowley as whipper- in, have had a few days' cub hunting, when they gave every hope of a good season. Mr Burton Persse having, we are glad to say, quite recovered from the bad fall he had last season, will again hunt the GALWAY COUNTY, with Michael Boyle and John Dwyer to put them to him. The promises of sport are very good, as there are plenty of foxes, except in the vicinity of one or two pheasant- mongers, where trapping and poison are still at work. The cub hunting has been excellent, Mr Persse having killed, in the mountainous coverts west of Galway, five brace of foxes, and run several braee to ground. The Galways open in earnest on Tuesday, Nov 3, with a meet at the Atheriry station, and a hunt dinner on the same evening. Stephen Goodail has gone from the Duhallows to Baron de Robeck in KILDARE, the late huntsman Hogg being now v^ ith Mr Williams in Cornwall. The cub hunting about Naas has been good, with seven brace and a half accounted for in fourteen days, dating up to October 4 ; and the prospects for the season as excellent YVith the KILKENNY, where Mr Meredyth makes no change. Will Boxall has also had some capital cubbing, killing eighteen in seventeen mornings, and now regularly at it, with plenty of foxes in every part of the country. Mr Roche, again, with the LIMERICK, never knew a more favourable breeding season, and can count more litters than have been seen for years. The entry of young hounds, consisting of seven couple and a half, are doing remarkably well, and have had a fair share of work amongst the cubs. John Kennedy is still head man to the master, but Culhane has been compelled to give up from ill- health, and Simon Ryan, a colt, has now his place as second whip. The only change with Mr Longworth in the Athlon e country is that Conroy from the Four Burrow in Cornwall is now huntsman in the stead of John Ryley, while the prospects of sport here are reckoned as decidedly good. Everything looks as rosy for Mr Filgate and the LOUTH, where Tom Powell and Harrv Hardy are still in commission. Their cub hunting has been excellent, with foxes abundant whereever they have yet been, and equally favourable reports from other quarters; while the entry is full of promise, with ten couple put forward. We have as encouraging advices of the MEATH, where Mr Iieynell, his own huntsman, George Jones, and Gladson Baker are all " content," as they ought to be with foxes plentiful throughout the country, and twelve brace to hand up to the first week in October. Mr Tomson Rye, who also carries his own horn with the MUSKEREY, has now Edward Donohue and John Lynch as his two whips, with a good show of foxes and a fine prospect of sport. Mr Sanders has handed over the ORMOND to Mr Woler, of South Hill, near Nenagh ; but Major Carden goes on with THE QUEEN'S COUNTY, wirh George Mulhall as first whip and kennel huntsman, and Tom Lennon second whip. The prospects here are very different to what they were a few seasons since, and with plenty of foxes these hounds will now hunt five days a fortnight, instead of twice a week. In their cubbing they have accounted for a fox on almost every morning. Mr Knolles has added to the strength of the SOUTH UNION ( Cork) by the purchase ef thirteen couple of Irish foxhounds from the WEST CARBERRY Kennels, which are now empty, the establishment having been broken up. Daniel Leahy goes with them as whip to Mr Knolles, who has fair prospects; but the country is too confined for cub hunting, and some of the proprietors object to having their coverts rattled very early in the season. In TIPPERARY, on the contrary, Mr Going, who has Ryan and Woods still with him, got through his cub hunting so early, in consequence of the forward harvest. as to begin in form a fortnight sooner than usual, and with every hope of a brilliant season, as foxes abound in every part of his country. In the KILLEAGH UNION the cub hunting has been far better than that of last year, which was the worst ever known, while foxes are plentiful and promises good. Mr Uniacke is again his own huntsman, with no change amongst his men. Fisher, from the H. H., has crossed over to hunt the WESTMEATH for Captain Dease, with whom Robert Thompson and Mulvey still continue as whips. The harvest in these parts having been late they have not done much cub hunting, but in most places have a fair show of foxes. It will be remembered that Robert Smith from the Monmouthshire, who last season succeeded Burton with these hounds, died soon after his appointment; and it is satisfactory to say that through the exertions of Captain Dease and the liberal response to his appeal, a provision has been made for the widow, who, with her four children, are now settled again in Berkshire, her native county. Mr Beattycan now count up to his twenty- second season with the WEXFORD, which he will continue to hunt himself, with John Morissy and James Jordan again to whip in, and a better show of foxes than for many years past. HARRIERS.— Mr Biddulph. who hunts the RATHROBBIN him- self, has a new whip in one Michael Mahon, for the fifteen couple of dwindle foxhounds of which his pack consists. Mr Mont- morency and Mat Carey go on with the BEOUGHILLSTOWN, a private pack kept free of subscription. Mr Weekes has given up the BALLY- MOUNTAIN, and there are no harriers new in the neighbourhood of Waterford. Mr Dickson Scott notes no change with the DERRY, and the Messrs Bennett now take the management of the GRANGE into their own hands when in the field, Tobin, their late huntsman, having left for England; but Mr Percy Smith and John Baldwin remain " as you were" with the HEADBOROUGH. Mr Robert Smyth, however, has resigned the IMOKILLY, and no one yet has been found to succeed him; while Captain Furnell has now the LIMERICK, pure foxhounds by the way, with Michael Cummins as huntsman and Patrick Abington as whip. Mr Blacker will go en with the SOUTH MAYO if proper arrangements are made by the committee, but the country is much injured by the rail- ways running through it. The MALLOW under Mr Williamson have better prospects, the pack being considerably improved since last season and the hares plentiful; and Mr Noble Johnson has also a fair promise for the ROCKENHAM ; as has Mr Wakeham with the SPRING- HILL, another county Cork establishment. With the TYNAM, that Colonel Bturge is doing so spiritedly, Gardiner remains as huntsman, but John Curran is now his whip in the stead of Kingsland. In conclusion we can only repeat our last season's request that in any good thing with hounds we trust " our own correspondent'' will be there or thereabouts to put it down with a read3' hand and a quick eye for Bell's Life. Fine writing we do not want, nor anything very studiously smart, but just a sportsman's experiences, jotted down in the language that his own feelings will prompt him to use, and that, nineteen times in twenty, cannot be wrong. Spiteful personalities we would specially avoid ; but if a selfish curmudgeon requires showing up, it will be a duty to lay the long thong across him, with a rate that shall ring in his ears for many a day. THE RIGHTS OF A COUNTRY. The following question has been submitted to us:— " A. B., being an owner of coverts, has given leave to the X. Y. Z. hounds to draw them. Being on the outside of said hounds country, they have neglected to draw them for several years; at the same time they are not inclined to give up their rights. Would A. B. be morally justified in withdrawing his permission in favour of a neighbouring pack, and would such pack be justified in availing themselves of this permission V [ This is no doubt a delicate matter. One of the strongest, as certainly one of the most wholesome, of the by- laws of fox hunt- ing goes to distinct^' declare that no covers can be transferred from one Hunt to another on the mere wish or caprice of their actual owner. In fact, as a means for sport, they do not belong to the man, but to the country. It is, however, on the other hand, a grave question as to how far or how soon a right lapses when the possessor ceases to exercise it, an d webelieve it wouldbeal together for the bestinterestsof theehase that some clearer undemanding should be arrived at over the point raised. If A. B. were not a sports- man there could be no finer excuse for destroying the foxes than that the hounds never drew his covers, while as a staunch pre- server his case is yet more entitled to consideration. Our own opinion is that if the hounds, enjoyingthe right, did not draw the covers for, say three, five, or seven years, the owner should have the power of " giving them over to any other pack by which they would be better appreciated. There is no question but that some of our large countries require remodelling, while the dog- in- the- manger system of holding on to outside fixtures that they never half hunt has done a deal of harm to the cause. Perhaps the better plan would be for A. B. to ask for a committee of M. F. H., and put before them as his point the plea that his covers be either regularly drawn or given up.— EDITOR BELL'S LIFE.] HER MAJESTY'S STAGEQJ7NDS. MR EDITOR; These hounds have been having some good sport on the forest, and on Friday, Oct 16, they had a capital thing, for the deer, fancying he would like a taste of the open, took us over a fine line, by Bracknell to Wokingham, turned to the right to Hurst, by Mr Garth's, and eventually we lost him near Shottis- brook. Time one hour and three quarters. Having discovered his retreat he was taken the next- day after a sharp gallop.. Davis is as- hearty as ever and looks as well, and the houads- are per- fection ; but the country rather deep and blind. V. THE CRAVEN HOUNDS? MR EDITOR : I have waited in vain to see in your valuable paper an account of the ran of; Monday, the 5th issfc, which I had the good fortune to wiiness. The meet was Welford Wood, at seven o'clock, and no sooner were the hounds in cover than they got on an old fox that we » t away without hanging a moment, and every hound ( including the entry of twelve couple) beauti- fully on the scent, asd it was delightful to sse them fling over the farrows and, having their heads up, through. Chadleworth village to Spring Copse, and then acrosa the boatom up to, " Nutshell i'' 1 then away aa if. JOE Sassrlsy Garasi; hut lifssag. utaj? to the rigl> 4, HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Masters of hounds will greatly oblige us by sending their fixtures to be posted so as to reach us by Friday. STAGHOOND3. Devon and Somerset— Tuesday Alderman's Barrow, Friday Haddoit End, at J to 11. Heathcote's, Mr— Wednesday Claygate, Thursday The Star ( Horler Lane), Saturday Dorking, at J past 11. FOXHOUNDS. Beaufort's, Duke of— Monday Aveiiing, Tuesday The Mermaid ( Christian. Malford), Wednesday Lower Woods, Friday Alderiey, Saturdav North Wraxall ( for cub hunting), at i past 10. J B. V. II.— Friday Charlton Kennels, Saturday Hunting Lodge, at 11 Cleveland— Monday Claphuw, Thursday Cross Keys, at J past 10. Craven ( Mr Jas. T. Coxe's)- Friday Newtown Lodge, Monday week Crookham, Wednesday week Ashdown Park, Saturday week Prior's Court, at £ to 11. Dorset, East— Monday Cashmoor Inn, Wednesday Ash Oaks, Friday Sturminster Common, at \ to 11. Durham, County— Monday Chester Bar, Wednesday Colepike Hall, Fri- day Kainton Bridge, Saturday VVitton Bridge, at i to 11. Fitzhardinge's, Lord— Monday Kington Green, Tuesday Hare and Hounds Inn ( Gloucester and Cheltenham road), Thursday Nibley. Saturday Kingscote, at J to 11. Hastings's, Lord— Tuesday Melton Constable, Friday Bawdeswell Bell, Tuesday week Ryburgh Station, at 11. Herefordshire— Thursday Hampton Court, Saturday Captain Lewis's Gorse, at J past 10. Hurworth— Saturday Preston Junction, Tuesday week Piercebridge, Thursday week Dinsdale Bridge, Saturday week High Worsall Toll- bar, at J past 10. Ingram's, Mr Meynell— Monday Sudbury Coppice, Thursday New Inn. Saturday Biythebury, at \ to 11. Kent, West— Tuesday Kingsdown, Thuredav New Barn, Saturday Old- bury Place, Tuesday week Farningliam, Thursday week Polhill Arms, Saturuay week Hartlev, at § past 10. Ludlow— Tuesday Ferney Hall, Friday Downton Castle. Tuesday week Little Hereford Turnpike, Friday week Clungunford House, at i past 10 Poltimore's, Lord— Wednesday Bradford Plantation, Friday Sydlins Barn, Saturday Melbury, at 11. Powell's, Mr— Monday Giangwilly, Friday Mydrlm, at i to 11. Kadclffe's, Mr— Tuesday Armswel), Friday Piddle Wood, at £ to 11. Shropshire ( Mr E. J. Morris's)— Monday Fourth mile stone on the Pitch- ford road, Wednesday Bicton's Heath, Friday Edgebolton, at b past 10. Sinnington— Tuesday Sinnington, Friday Oswaldkirk Bank Top, at | past 10. Southdown— Friday Glyndebourne. Monday week Offham Gate, Wednes- day week Folkington Place. Friaay week Erringham, at J to 11. Southwold— Monday Tothill Manor, Wednesday Wood Enderby, Friday Legsby, Saturday Dalby Bar ( by Spilsby), at 11. Surrey Union ( Captain F. B. Hankey's)— Saturday Kennels, at | past 10. Tickham— Monday Lynsted Street, Thursday Rainham, Saturday Dod- dington, Tuesday week Black Post ( Hollingbourne), Friday week Key Street, at J past 10. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Ivybridge. Saturday Slade Hall, at 11. Tynedale— Monday Countess Park, Wednesday Kennels, Friday Bolam White Houses, Monday week Kirk Harle, Wednesday week Fen wick, Friday week Bywell, at | to 11. Vine ( Mr A. Whieldon's)— Thursday The Vine, Saturday Whitchurch Lodge, at i to 11. Western ( Captain Gurney's)— Tuesday Nanpuska, Friday Croaghs- an- Wraugh, at % past 10. Wilts, South ( Mr T. Pain's)— Monday Ilurdcott House, Wednesday Jer- voise Farm, Friday Shrewton House, at i to 11. HARRIERS. Brighton— Monday Patcham, Wednesday Thunder's Barrow, Saturday Dyke, at i to II. Brooksend ( Thanet)— Monday St Nicholas, Friday Chapel Bottom, Mon- day week Mount Pleasant, Friday week St Peters, at J past 19. Brownlow's, Earl— Tuesday Norcott Hill, Saturday Whipsnade, at 11. Eastbourne— Monday The Links, Thursday Friston Mill, Monday week Bed Lion ( Willingdoii), Thursday week Sussex Hotel, Saturday week Norton Top, at J past 10. Gaisford's, Mr— Tuesday Preston Place. Saturdav Offington, at 11. Haldon— Tuesday Moretonhampstead, Thursday New Inn ( Ide), Monday week Cossic Cross, Thursday week Haldon Belvidere, at 11. Hailsham and Helling) ey— Monday Bosbip, Thursday Sheepwash ( War- bleton), Monday week Terminus Hotel ( Hailsham), at i past 10. H. H. ( Kochester)— Monday Upper Stoke, Thursday Higham Bridge, Monday week Chimney Corner, Thursday week Halstow Church, at 11. High Peak— Wednesday Newhaven. Saturday Winster Toll- bar, at 12. Lloyd Price's, Mr— Monday Conwil, Thursday Llangardine, at | past 10. Pryse's, Mr— Thursday Abercerdinen, Saturday Ty- Shon- Gwylt, at 10. Romney Marsh— Monday Breuzett Corner, Thursday St Mary's, at i past 10. Shore's, Mr— Monday Stoke Lane, Thursday Uptor, Scudamore, at 11. Vale of Clwyd— Tuesday Heullan ( for Twysog), Friday Llanfair ( Dyf- fryn- Clwyd), at 11. Woodland— Wednesday Lasfield Street, Saturday Mr R. Pipe's ( Sipton) » SCOTCH. FOXflOtlNDS. Dumfries- shire— Tuesday Castle Milk. Saturday Nethercleugh Station, Tuesday week Hoddam Bridge, Thursday week Tinwaid Downs, Saturday week Kinnount. at J past 10. Eglinton's, Lord— Monday Mauchline Station, at | past 9; Wednesday Dalmellington Station, at I to 11; Friday Eglinton Castle, at § past 10 Lothian— Tuesday Preston Hall, at 11 ( tobreakfast); SaturdavNewbyth. Tuesday week Dalkeith Kennels, Saturday week St Germains, at h past 10. IRISH. FOXHOUNDS. Curraghmore— Tuesday Mount Neill, Friday Gardenmorris, Tuesday week Castletown, Friday week Waterford Club House, at 11. Kildare Hunt— Tuesday week Johnstown Inn, Thursday week Best, Saturday week Sallins, at 11. Longworth's, Mr— Friday Middleton Park, Tuesday week New Park, Friday week Glasson, at 11. Louth— Tuesday Hilltown, Friday Castle Bellingham, at 11. Meath— Monday Drewstown, Tuesday Ballymanus Cross- roads, Thurs- day Beauparc, Saturday Brlttas, at 11. Muskerry— Tuesday Macroom Bridge, Friday Nadrid Bridge, at i past 10. Tipperary— Tuesday Marlfield, Saturday Wilford, at 11. Wexford— Tuesday Carnagh, Friday Wilton, at 11. HARRIERS. Killultagh— Wednesday week Whiiiny Hill, Saturday week Stocyford, at J past 11. Longford ( Dr Gwydir's)— Monday Lisnanagh, Friday Carriglass Gate, at 12. NORFOLK.— LORD HASTINGS'S HOUNDS.— Lord Hastings will open the season on Tuesday, Nov 3, when the meet will be at his lordship's seat at Melton Constable. The noble lord inaugurated the season of 1862 in a similar manner, and entertained the as- sembled field with a hospitality which will doubtless be repeated this autumn. The riofcle lord proposes to hunt twice a week during the season, namely, on Tuesdays and Fridays. HUNTING IN FRANCE.— On Tuesday there was a large muster at La Cbristiniere to inaugurate the fox hunting which M Paul Caillard has organised in this locality, strictly on the English model. The hunting season will commence at Chantilly about the middle of next month. The delay which has arisen seems to have been the result of the absence of Lord Cowley in England. MR MuSTERS'S.— Mr Musters's Hounds have had a fair cub hunting season. The scent has been bad in covert, but good in the open. The hounds have been out ten times, and have killed seven brace and a half. There are now 21 couples of old and 14 couples of young hounds, and there is every prospect of a good season. STEEPLE CHASING-. STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES FOR 1863. NOVEMBER. Hereford 5 1 ShrewsburyAutumn20 | Leamington & War- Up ton- on- Severn.... 5 I wick 25 DECEMBER roydon 1 IRISH. NOVEMBER. Kilcock 17, l » I Tramore 24 CULLOVILLE STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: J. M. Phillips, J. M'Donnell, C. M. Hughes, and P Donovan, Esqs. Hon Sec: J. M'Donnell, Esq. The course was very heavy, the attendance large, and the sport good on both days. TUESDAY, OCT 20.— The STEWARDS' PLATE ( Handicap) of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each; heats, two miles. Mr Graham's b g Moonlight Jack, lOst 91b W. Cusack 1 1 Mr Cassidy's b m Princess Royal, lOst 71b Boylan 2 2 Mr Smith's ch g Tally- ho, lOst 7lb Smith 3 3 First heat won by half a length; second in a canter. The CROSSMAGLEN STAKES of 10 sovs, 1 sov entrance; weight for age; winners extra; heats, about one mile and a half. Mr Kenny's b m R. M. D., 3 yrs, 9st 31b Tobin 1 X Mr Hopkins's br g Dark Lurker, aged, lOst 121b.. Morrison 2 2 Mr M'Donnell'sgrm Crinoline, aged, lOst 121b .... Owner 3 3 First heat: The Lurker led to the last fence, and was then, passed by R. M. D., who won by a length.— Second heat: Won in. a canter. WEDNESDAY.— The CULLOVILLE HANDICAP of 10 sovs, I sow entrance; heats, two miles. Mr Graham's Moonlight Jack, lOst .... W. Cusack walked over The FARMERS' CUP, value 20 sovs, with 5 sovs added, heats, on © mile, was won by Mr M'Donnell's gr m Crinoline, aged, lOst 71b, beating Mr Hopkins's Panic, aged, lOst 71b. UPTON- ON- SEVERN STEEPLE CHASES. Nov 5.— Nominations for tbe UPTON STEEPLE CHASE PLATE ( Handicap) of 40 sovs; two miles. Inkerman I Miss Maria I Maid of Perth Black Hawk Sir Bobby Speedy Ocean Witeh I Harlequin | Ironsides Harkaway I Lincoln I Miss Emma Piff Paff I Brian Bortiolme | Joe Maley Nominations for the SEVERN BANK STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added; four miles. Leonidas I Piff Paff I Silver Star Grey Peter Mary Anne Socks Rufus I I> e Renter | Worcester Medora I Yaller Gal Pineapple Freshman | Nominations for the WORCESTERSHIRE CUP, value 100 sovs, by subscription of 10 sovs each, h ft, the surplus in specie, for hunters; gentlemen riders, list 71b each; professionals 71b extra; winners extra; three miles. Malta I Currassow I Silver Star EuSus I Tupsley Wild Duck Measham I Huntsman | Nereu Medora | Mocking Bird I Nabob Freshman | | MARKET HARBORQUGH STEEPLE CHASE RULES.— A few- months back some correspondence took place in our columns relative to Rule 12, which was scarcely deemed explicit enough to meet all contingencies. The rule has just been officially amended, and now reads as follows. The alterations are printed in italics :—• 12. Every person who shall ride for a steeple chase shall be weighed immediately after the same, and shall be allowed 41b above the weight specified for his horse to carry ( previded his weight be not increased by immersion in mud or water), and no more, unless the weight he actually rodebe declared as the weight he intended to ride; and if any horse shall carry more than 41b above his weight, without a declaration having been made by the. jockey ov the owner of the horse, or by some one on his behalf, to the- Stewards or Hie Clerk if the Course, or to the person appointed, to. weigh the jockeys, before starting, then sueh horse shall not be con-, sidered the winner of the race, even though he should come in first, but shall be placed as the last horse in the race, and Ms owner shall pay tha stake as for a beaten horse; and whether the horse coiaes in first or not, the jockey shall be fined £ 5 fon his neglect, and shall not be allowed to ride in a public race untaltha said fitia be paid. ROYAL SPORTSMEN AT SANDRINGHAM, Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, the Priace Chris- tian, Prince Frederick, and the Duke of Cambridge have with their attendants, Capt Grey, Mr Holtzman, Colonel Clifton, Capt Lund, and Captain Castenskjold, met with excellent sport at partridge shooting at the Prince of Wales's sporting box at Sandringham. The weather has been very favourable, and game abundant. It was understood that their royal highnesses would join the West Norfolk at Houghton, on Friday, lor culfe hunting. 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 10, 1863. COURSING. . s& fol. days 3, 4 4,5 4, 5 5,6,7 COURSING FIXTURES FOB 1863, OCTOBER. PLACE, COUNTY. JUDGE. MEETING, Dirleton and North Berwick Mr J. Hay 27 Whitehaven Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell .. 27,28 JMamor Club ( Open) .. Ireland „_ Baldock Club Herts Mr Warwick.... 28, 29 Hesketh Bank ( Ssuth- „, „„ port) Lancashire Mr A. Bennett .. 28, 29 Brougham and WhinfeU Cumberland .... Mr J. Hay 29,30 Drag Hall Lincolnshire o0 NOVEMBER. Home Park Middlesex Mr Thomas .. Cardington Club Bedfordshire.... Mr War wick.. Malton Yorkshire Mr E. Spafford Ridgway Club Lancashire Mr A. Bennett Lanark ( Open) Lanarkshire Mr Currie — Mablethorpe Lincolnshire .... Mr E. Spafford White Horse Club ( Chil- ton) Berks Mr Thomas .. Brough ( Catterick) ( Open) 5,6 Brough and Catterick.. Yorkshire Mr Warwick — 5, 6 Cirencester Club Gloucestershire.. Mr J. Hay 5& fol. days Burnley ( Open) Lancashire 6 BettisfleW Flintshire Mr Warwick.... 7 Coquetdale Club Northumberland Mr Warwick.... lO& fol. days Tarleton ( Southport) .. Lancashire H Marham Norfolk Mr E. Spafford .. ll& fel. days Kilkenny Club Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. l2,13 Chlrbury Salop 13 Amicable Club ( Home Park) Middlesex Mr Warwick .... 13,14 Yarmouth Club Norfolk Mr E. Spafford.. 16,17 Spelthorne Club Mr Warwick .... 17,18,19 Aitcar Club Lancashire Mr Hay 18,19. 20 Ardrossau Club ( Girtig, Auchaus) Ayrshire Mr R. Green .... 19 Marbury( Whitchurch). Salop Mr Warwick.... 21 Jed Forest Club Roxburghshire 21& fol. days North Somercotes .... Lincolnshire.... Mr E. Spafford .. 24 Metropolitan Clubs ( Champion) Middlesex Mr Warwick .... 24. 95 Dlamor Club ( Open) .. Ireland 25& fol. days Dumfries Scotland Mr A. Bennett .. 26, 27 West Herefordshire.... Herefordshire .. Mr J. Hay 26. 27, 2S Scarborough ( Open) .. Yorkshire Mr Warwick .. .. 26& fol. days DECEMBER. Brldekirk Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell .. 1,2 Ripon Yorkshire 1,2 Newmarket ( Open Champion) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick .... l& fol. davs Monasterevan Club.... Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 2 Ridgway Club Lancashire 2,3 Thoresby Lincolnshire .... Mr Spafford — 3 Sudbury Derbyshire Mr Warwick .... 8,9 Tattershall ( Open) .... Lincolnshire .... Mr E. Spafford.. 9& fol. days Mountalnstown Club Mr Walker 9,10 Ardrossan Club ( Sharp- hill) Ayrshire 10 Spelthorne Club Mr Warwick .... 11,12 Baldock Club ( Open) .. Herts Mr Warwick .... 16 17,18 Biggar and Caledonian Clubs Lanarkshire 22Afol. days Southminster( Open) .. Essex Mr A. Bennet .. 22,23 Dlamor Club Ireland 23 Thornev l Open) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick — 29. 30 Burton Agnes ........ Yorkshire 29& fol. days Kenil worth... JANUARY, 1864. .. Warwickshire 5,6 County Louth Club.... Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 6,7 2d South Lancashire .. Lancashire 6,7,8 Spelthorne Club Mr Warwick .... 8, 9 DiamorCIub Ireland 13 Cirencester Club Gloucestershire.. Mr J. Hay 13& foI. days Aitcar Club Lancashire 13,14, 15 Kilkenny Club Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 14,15 Southern Club ( Cork).. Ireland 20 Amicable Club ( Home Park) Middlesex Mr Warwick .... 20, 21 FEBRUARY. Cardington ( Open) .... Bedfordshire.... Mr Warwick.... 2 Ridgway Club Lancashire 3,4 Sandringham & Lynn.. Norfolk Mr E. Spafford .. 3& fol. days DiamorCIub Ireland 3& fol. days Monasterevan Club.... Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. l0 Baldock Club Herts. Mr Warwick .... 10,11 Ardrossan Club ( Sharp- hill) Ayrshire 12 Spelthorne Club Mr Warwick ... .16,17,18 Waterloo Lancashire ,.. 17,18,19 Third South Lancashire Lancashire 24, 25 Ashdown Park Berkshire Mr Warwick .. ,. 29& fol. days MARCH. Diamor Club Ireland 2 Amicable Club ( Home Park) Middlesex Mr Warwick.... 8 County Louth Cham- pion ( Open) Ireland 9& fol. days Coquetdale Club Northumberland lo& fol. days DiamorCIub Ireland l6& fol. days Biggar and Caledonian Clubs Lanarkshire 22& fol. days Monasterevan Club .... Ireland Mr R, Westropp- 23 Kilkenny Club Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 30,31 ARDROSSAN CLUB MEETING- OCT 15. ( By the kind permission and under the patronage of the Right Hon the Earl and Countess of Eglinton and Wlnton.) President: C. D. Gairdner, Esq. Vice- President: Provost Campbell. Committee of Management: Viscount Dalrymple, W. G. Borron, James Dunlop, John Moffat, H. M. Lang. John Paterson, Wm. Brown, jun, Esqs, and Captain Crlchton. Honorary Secretary : Mr H. Conn. Judge: Mr Bennett. Slipper: Mr Richmond. Director of the Ground : Mr Faulds. Flag Steward : Mr Crawford. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr D. Brown. The ARDROSSAN ST LEGER; entry money £ 2 10s. £ 1 forfeit; 82 entries, 25 paid forfeit; total value £ 167 10s. Division of Stake: First dog £ 70, second £ 30, third and fourth £ 10 each, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth £ 5 each. Expenses, £ 27 10s. Capt Crlchton ns r d Count Bulow, by Picton out of Coquette, beat Mr Arthur's bk b Black Swan, by Picton out of Pantomime Mr Ewing's be b Little Rebel, by Epaulette out of Grisi, beat Mr Gal- bralth's bk b Alma, by Bird of Prey out of Gymnastics. Mr Green's bk w b Glede, by Bird of Prey out of Gymnastics, beat Mr John Dunlop's bk w b Dusk, by Daring out of Donettl Mr Lang's r w b Lady, by Cardinal York out of Silver Steel, beat Mr Borron's w bk b Bride of Kilwinning, by The Fiddler— Blackness Countess of Eglinton ns bk d Greenwood, bv Cardinal York out of Maid of Lincoln, beat Mr Swing's r b Lydia, bv Look Out— Effle Sunshine Mr W. Walker's w bk b Highland Mary, bv Canaradzo out of Sister to Black Flag, beat Mr Ewing's be d Lord of the Isles, by Epaulette out of Lizzie Farren Mr J. Walker's bk b Whalebone, bv Bird of Prey out of Gymastics, beat Mr D. W. Brown's bk w d Beaver, by Bernard— Bessie Anderson Mr D. W. Brown's bd b Bamboozle, by Canaradzo out of Grisette, beat Mr Knox ns r w d General Lee, bv Picton out of Coquette Mr Arnott's bd w b Bonny Jean, bv Fitz James out of Maggie Lauder, beat Mrs SV. Borron ns be b Bonny Blue Flag, by The Fiddler out Mr R. Smith ns bk w b Bit of Fashion, bv Black Flag out of Bit of Fancy, beat Earl of Egllnton's w r d Major, by Cardinal York out of Maid of Lincoln ( 1) Mr Lang's bk b Lucy, by Bird of Prey out of Gymnastics, beat Mr Jas. Duulop's bk d Desperado, by Picton out of Pantomime Earl of Eglinton's r b Mvrtle, by Beacon out of Delight, beat Mr J. Walker's f b Wanton Lass ( late Languish), by Eflort out of If Mr Borron's bk d Birebcleuch, bv Bloody Heart out of Black Belle, beat Mr J. Walker's bk w d Willie Steele, bv Picton out of Coquette ( 1) Mr Ewing's bd b Lavinia. by Laird of Norlaw out of Kllen Crafts, beat Mr Hyslop's f bd b Housewife, by Forty- six out of Castigation. Mr Hvslop's w bk d Ilappv Johnnie, by Cardinal York out of Harvest Home, beat Mr Motfat ns r b Bridesmaid, by Beacon out of Delight Mr John Dunlop's w bk d Double Cure, by Darling out of Donettl, beat Mr Speir's r w d Sportsman, by Cardinal York out of Silver Steel Countess of Eglinton ns bk d Rainbow, by Cardinal York out of Maid of Lincoln, beat Mrs Borron ns bk b Black Rose, by Bloody Heart out of Black Belle Mr Borron's bk w b Barmaid, by Beacon out of Delight. beat Mr Ewmg s be d Leamington, by Epaulette out of Lizzie Farren Mr John Dunlop's w bk d Daylight, by Darling out otDonetti, beat Mrs Borron ns r b Bright Rose, by Bloody Heart out of Black Belle Mr I). W. Brown's bd b Bamboo, by Canaradzo out of Grizette, beat Mr Gilmour's w d Glacier, by Beacon out of Drapery Mr Dickie's r or f w b Fairlie Fair, by Cardinal York out of Silver Steel, beat Mr A. Smith ns r d Buckskin, by Black Flag out of Bit ol Fancy Mr Ewing's be b Laura Bell, by Epaulette out of Lizzie Farren, beat Mr Jas. Dunlop's bk w b Fast Young Lady, by Picton out of Coquette ( broke her leg) Mr Green's bk w d Game Hawk, by Bird of Prey out of Gymnastics. beat Mr Arthur's w bk b White Swan, by Picton out of Pantomime ( 1) Mr Ewing's f d Lord Clifden, by Eton Boy out of Early Dawn, beat Mr W. Walker's bd w d Clansman, by Kingwater out of Cazzarina Mr Ewing's bk b Lady Augusta, by Lookout out of Eifie Sunshine, beat Mr Jas. Dunlop's w bk b Columbine, bv Picton out of Pantomime Mrs Borron ns f b Blush Rose, by Bloody Heart out of Black Belle, beat Mr D. W. Brown's bk w b Bess, by Bernard out of Bellona Mr M'Kenzie's b; l d Balblair Boy, by Fitz James out of Maggie Lauder, beat Mr Arnott's r b Racer Jess, by Valentine Voxoutof Merry Trix Mr John Dunlop's w be b Dewy Morn, by Daring out of Donetti, beat Earl of Egllnton's w be, bWhite Rose byThe Fiddler out of Blackness Mr Ja3. Dunlop's r w b Cardellina, by Cardinal York out of Maid of Lincoln ( a bye) Little Rebel beat Count Bulow SOUTH LANCASHIRE OPEN ( SOUTHPORT) MEET- ING— OCT 20, 21, & 22. Stewards: B. H. Jones, N. Slater, W. C. Worrall, J. Cunningham, E. Booth, D. Bateman, and G. Lawton, Esqs. Flag Steward: Mr H. Greenwood. Judge: Mr J. Hay. Slipper: Mr J. Caunce. The SCARISBRICK CUP, for all ages. I. Mr Tyrer's bk b Fly _ beat Mr Cunningham's bk b Hopbine Mr J. Brundrit's r w dBelligerent.. Mr R. Edleston's w bk d Envoy .. MrE. W. Stocker ns bk d Sambo .. Mr B. H. Jones's r d Joe o' Sot .. Mr P. Barlow's w f d Sky White.. Mr J. Brundrit's r d Bailiff MrB. H. Jones'sf bJustExploded.. Mr D. Bateman's f w d Vex . Mr Evans's f d Saladin Mr T. Crowstone's f d Crabshell.. Mr R. Jardine's bk b Rosalind .. Mr J. Anders's be d Bright! Morning J" Mr T. Crowstone's r d Scarlet I Runner J ' • Belligerent beat Fly Sambo beat Envoy Sky White beat Joe o' Sot Just Exploded beat Bailiff Mr B. H. Jones' 3 be w b Jetsam Mr Cunningham's r d Gladiator Mr Richards's bk w d Roger / Mr Tyrer's bk w d Clear the Collar \ ( late Corporal Trim) J Mr G. E. Gorton's w f d Hotspur \ ( late Border Scamp) ( 1) MrG. E. Gorton's wbedHarlequin( l) Mr J. Holt's w bd b Veritas Mr Chadwick's bk 4 Emperor Mr D. Bateman's be w b Smilax Mr T. Harley's bd d Hibernian Mr Chadwick's bk b Countess Mr Harris ns bk d Wallasey Mr J. Anders's bk d Brighton II. Saladin beat Vex Crabshell beat Rosalind Scarlet Runner beat Bright Morning III. Saladin beat Crabshell Scarlet Runner ran a bye Saladin beat Scarlet Runner Guild Belle beat Larkspur Looty beat Whalebone Guild Belle beat Looty Belligerent beat Sambo Just Exploded bt WhlteSky ( dr) lr Belligerent beat Just Exploded^ Mr Evans's f d Saladin bt Mr J. Bruiidritt's; r w d Belligerent, and won. The SOUTHPORT STAKES, for puppies. Mr T. Jones ns w3f d Larkspur, by Canaradza out of Avalanche, beat Mr Evans's be b Enchantress, by Percussion out of Prudence Mr Croft's r b Guild Belle, by Red Llo. i out of Whisper, beat Mr Best ns bk b Britannia, by Canaradza out of Black Lady Mr T. Jones ns w f d Looty, by Cauaradza out of Avalanche, beat Mr R. Jardine ris bd w b Columbine, by Canaradza out of Raven's Wing Mr Harris ns bk d Whalebone, by Let Him be Easy out of Jaconet, beat Mr Williams ns w b White Doe of Rylstone, by Canaradza out of Beauty Mr B. H. Jones's bk w d Jack Easy, by Seacombe out of Jenny Caxon, Mr G. Lawton's w bk d Garryowen, by Buckshorn— Witchcraft Mr Cunningham's w be b Belle of the Campbells, by Canaradzo out of Sister to Black Fly, beat Mr G. Lawton's w d Campbell, by Cana- radza out of Avalanche Mr Croft's r d Guild Mayor, by Red Lion out of Whisper, beat Mr D. Bateman's w bk d Confessor, by Canaradza out of Silkworm Mr Tyrer's r d Tippler, by Tramp out of Trip, beat Mr D. Bateman's w bk b Grisette, by Canaradza out of Silkwork II. I Belle of the Campbells beat Jack Easy I Tippler beat Guild Mayor III. I Belle of the Campbells bt Tippler IV. Mr Croft's r b Guild Belle, by Red Lion out of Whisper, and Mr Cun- ningham's w be b Belle of the Campbells, by Canaradzo out of Sister to Black Fly, divided. The CHURCHTOWN STAKES, for puppies. I. . Mr Cunningham's wfd Ben Lomond, by Albatross out of Beeswing, beat Mr G. A. Gorton's bk w d Lapwing, by Pioneer out of Polly Mr C. Lomax's be w b Let Her Win, by Sefton out of Let Her Go, beat Mr B H. Jones's bk d Jack Bunce, by Seacombe— Jenny Caxon Mr E. W. Stacker's bk w d Sir Clement, by Let Him be Easy out of Satin, beat Mr T. Harley's bk b Hiccory, by Effort out of Sorrow Mr J. Heaton's be b Bluebell, by Moonshine out of Geneva, beat Mr D. Bateman's w bk d Gipsy King, by Canaradza out of Silkworm Mr Clough ns be w b Miss Alice, by Nestor out of Merry Lass, beat Mr G. Lawton's w bk d Gimcrack, by Buckshorn out of Fanny ( 1) Mr Tyrer's bo b Refuse, by Gilbrow out of Polly Coombes, beat MrJ. Anders's f b Lizzie, by Shillelagh out of Sympathy Mr t. Lomsx's bk d Storm, by Pilot out of Crinoline, beat Mr Wil- liams's w b White Lady of Avenel, by Canaradza out of Beauty Mr Rigbve's f b Rose of Alabama, by Let Him be Easy out of Lady Homeastle, ran a bye II. Ben Lomond beat Let Her Win I Bluebell beat Sir Clement I III. Bluebell beat Ben Lomond 1 IV. Mr J. Heaton's be b Bluebell, by Moonshine out of Geneva, beat Mr Clough ns be w b Miss Alice, by Nestor out of Merry Lass, and won. The CROSSENS STAKES, for all ages. I. beat/ Mr J. Cunningham's be d Patent Rainbow beat Barmaid Davlight beat Bamboo Fairlie Fair beat Laura Bell Game Hawk beat Lord Clifden Blush Rose beat Lady Augusta Balblair Boy beat Cardelina Dewy Morn ran a bye Game Hawk beat Fairlie Fair Dewy Morn beat Blush Rose ( dr lame) Balblair Boy ran a bye Dewy Morn beat Balblair Boy ( l dr) Dewy Morn beat Birchcleuch • Daring out of Donetti ( April 3), Glede beat Lady ( 1 dr) Greenwood bt Highland Mary Whalebone beat Bamboozle Bit of Fashion bt Bonny Jean Myrtle beat Lucy Birchcleuch beat Lavinia Happy Johnny bt Double Cure ^ Glede beat Little Rebel Greenwood beat Whalebone Bit of Fashion beat Myrtle Birchcleuch beatHappy Johnny Daylight beat Rainbow IV. Greenwood beat Glede Bit of Fashion beat Daylight Birchcleuch beat Game Hawk I V. Bit of Fashion beat Greenwood | VI. Mr Dunlop's w be b Dewy Morn, l. beat Mr li. Smith ns Mr Borron's bk w b Bit of Fashion, by Black Flag out of Bit of Fancy ( Jan 4), and won. The ARDROSSAN CASTLE STAKES of £ 2 103 each, with £ 10 added from the club lunds. for all ages; total value £ 55; first to receive £ 26, second £ 12, third £ 5, fourth and fifth £ 2 10s each; expenses£ 7. I Mr Ewing's f d Lucid, by Eton Boy out of Early Dawn, beat Mr Walker's be b Blue Bell, by Craigengillen out of Blackberry Mr Borron's bk w d Blackcoat, by Picton out of Tritonia, beat Mr Jas. Dunlop's r d p Robin Redbreast, by Cardinal York— Maid of Lincoln Mr Walker's r w d Du* dee, by Jacobite out of Lothians' Queen, beat Earl of Egiinton's i w b Ileatherbell, by Baron Garnock out of Blackness Mr Dunlop's bk w b Dear Me, by Daring out of Creeping Kate, beat Mr Ewing's f d Loadstar, by Eton Boy out of Early Dawn Mr Lang's bk w b Linn Maid, by Ravensdale out of Go, beat Mr Smith's bk w b The Weazel. by Picton out of Bessie Lee Mr Dickie's bk d Lord North, by Buckshorn out of Cassandra, beat Mr Ewing's be b Locket, by Fortv six out of Ellen Crafcs Mr Barbour's bk w b Miss Patrick, by Billv- go- Rarely out of Piety, beat Mr Knox's bk d Black Dwarf, by Black Prince out of Coquette Mr J. Dunlop's r d Dunoon, by Daring out of Creeping Kate, beat Mr Ewing's be d Elgin, by Iron Cousin out of Ellen Crafts Mr Walker's r d Deerfoot, by Picton out of Bessie Lee, beat Mr J. Dun- lop's f w b Donetti, by Beacon out of Mahaga ( 1 dr) Lucid beat Blackcoat Dundee beat Dear Me Linn Maid beat Lord North ( 1) I III. Dunoon beat Miss Patrick Deerfoet ran a bye Lucid beat Dundee Linn Maid beat Deerfoot Dunoon beat Lucid IV. I V. Dunoon ran a bye Linn Maid ran a bye Mi- Dunlop's r d Dunoon, by Daring out of Creeping Kate, and Mr H. M. Lang's bk w b Linn Maid, by Ravensdale out of Go, divided. Miss Alice beat Refuse Storm beat Rose of Alabama Miss Alice beat Wild Storm Mr T. Crowstone's f d Dart Mr J. Lawton's bd w b Linda . Mr T* Barlow's be b Blue Mr Chadwick's bk d Emperor . Mr G. A. Gorton's be w b Polly . Mr T. Crowstone's be d Sambo . MrW. Brundrit's bk h Aphrodite. MrJ. Paterson's be b Bonny Blue, Mr D. Bateman's bkwdCossack. Mr H. Knight's bk d Little Bob . Mr J. Anders's bk d Brighton . Mr G. Lawton's bk w d Slasher . Mr G. Lawton's bk w b Annie . Mr T. Harley's bk d Handicap . Mr J. Brundrit ns be b Cerulea . Mr T. Jones's be b Blue Bonnet. Linda beat Dart Blue beat Emperor Polly beat Sambe Bonnv Blue beat Aphrodite Bine beat Linda Polly beat Benny Blue Polly beat Blue { Malt Mr C. Lomax's be b Let Beauty Go MrJ. Heaton's bk d Hector Mr J. Lawton's r d Lautus Mr H. Aspden's bd d Slip Mr J. Harris ns bk d Windermere Mr T. Booth ns w bk b Betta Mr R. Tyrer's bk w d Topper M r C. Taylor's bk d Warrior Mr B. H. Jones's be b Just Lighted Mr Holt's w bd b Veritas Mr H. Knight's r d Grateful Mr A. Chadwick's bk b Lizzie { Mr J. Cunningham's bk d Black Game ( late Paddy Clarke) ( 3 dr) Mr Carter's bd d Prince f Mr T. Barlow's bd d Rock Ranger ( late Nag's Head) Little Bob beat Cossack Brighton beat Slasher Handicap beat Annie Cerulea beat Blue Bonnet III. IV. I V. Brighton beat Little Bob Cerulea beat Handicap Brighton beat Cerulea Mr G. A. Gorton's be w b Polly beat Mr J. Anders's bk d Brighton, and won. The TALBOT STAKES. I. MLightedJ° neB'S be b JUSt} beat Mr Hartley'sfwd Hector Mr Croft's r d Guild Mayor .. Mr J. Anders's be d Bright Morning II. Mr B. H. Jones's be b Just Lighted beat Mr Croft's r d Guild Mayor, and won. MATCH £ 50, best of three courses. Mr J. Deardon ns w f b Laura 1 1 Mr S. Ilorrock's ns r w d Pioneer 0 0 MATCH £ 10, best of three courses. Mr Brlndle's bd d . Terry 1 1 Mr Marlow's be b Merry Lass 0 0 CORK SOUTHERN CLUB MEETING— OCT 15. Stewards: Messrs G. F. Wise, W. H. Massy, J. H. Payne, H. Duggan, P. Sarsfleld, J. Russell, and Doctor Curtis. Judge: Mr Hawkes. Slipper: T. Saunders. The PUPPY CHALLENGE CUP, value £ 50; entrance £ 3. I. Mr G. Wise's w r d Wanderer, by Bartleman out of Laura Pendennis, beat Mr W. Massy's w bk d Maearoni, by Mont Blanc— Mincepie Mr Barden's r b Dlnna Forget, bv Cardinal York out of Erin, beat Mr Wise's w f b Wild Irish Girl, by Wild Irish Boy out of Wave Mr Smyth's w f rh d Rea nah Modorea, by War Hawk out of Carberry Lass, beat Mr Orpen's bk w d My Boy Tommy, by Olympus out of Glee Maiden Mr Russell's bk w b Ring Dove, by Beacon out of Fancy, beat Mr Orpen's bk w b Olympia, by Olympus out of Glee Maiden Mr Hearn's bk b Little Grace, by Jamaica out of Mischief, beat Mr Wise's w r b Wild Flower, by Bartleman out of Laura Pendennis Mr Russell's Rising Star, by Fits and Starts out of Folly, beat Mr Wise's r w b White Face, by Wild Irish Boy out of Wave ( 1) Mr Williams's bd b Gentle Annie, by Pilot out of Fly, beat Mr Barden's f d Paddy from Cork, by Blue Hat out of Kathleen Mavourneen ( 1) Mr Williams's bk w b Eva, by Pilot out of Fly, beat Mr Massy's w bk b Macaroon, by Mont Blanc out of Mincepie Mr Hearn's bk b Leewav, by Jamaica out of Mischief, beat Mr Barden's bd w d Drop of Drink, by Cardinal York out of Erin II. Dinna Forget beat Wanderer j Ring Dove bt Rea nah Modorea Little Grace beat Annie III. Little Grace beat Dinna Forget I Ring Dove beat Leeway IV. Mr Hearn's bk b Little Grace, by Jamaica out of Mischief, beat Mr Russell's bk w b Ring Dove, by Beacon out of Fanny, and won. Rising Star beat Eva Leeway ran a bye Rising Star ran a bye ( dr) On the 8th inst, at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Mr E. Wil- liams's black bitch Waterlily, by 8tanmore out of Lemon, nine pups by Mr Issard's red and white dog Seventy- Pounder, by Judge out of Primrose. Whatever may be the feelings with which we view the rapid strides made by coursing in public favour as a healthful and in- vigorating sport, and with whatever delight we may hear of the formation of new clubs and the opening up of new fields to the k vers of the leash, there is no room for doubt that we turn with peculiar feelings of gratification to assist at the reunion of those clubs which have lived through the storm and sunshine of popu- lar favour, and have struggled into a vigorous old age. Now that the ancient Biggar has dropped its honoured name, and amalga- mated with the more modern Caledonian, under the appropriate title of the Scottish National, Ardrossan takes precedence as the oldest club in Scotland, having been in existence for upwards of fifty years. Not only may Ardrossan claim the charm of anti- quity, but its grounds are so admirably adapted for testing the merits of greyhounds, that it has ever remained a favourite with Scottish coursers. Here have struggled those heroes of ancient times— Sport, Waterloo, Chance, Major, Dusty Miller, Heather Jock, Rufus, and others whose names are equally famous in coursing annals, and who first won their spurs on these beauti- ful slopes. Add to this the charming character of the scenery, em- bracing in one extended view the entire Frith of Clyde, its bosom ever bearing the fleets of commerce passing and repassing wilh the products of all lands, its entrance sen- tinelled by the lonely rock of Ailsa, while within, in ever varying beauty, rest the rugged peaks of Arran, the fertile plains of Bute, the Lesser Cumbrae, with its watch- tower and light- house, and the Greater Cumbrae, with its lovely villas, its college, and its peaceful, happy homes; all around the quiet bays and sandy beach, studded with populous towns and thriving villages, with here and there a few stately mansions throwing their turreted tops high over the surrounding woods, giving token of the pre- sence of rank and wealth. " And see the rivers how they run, Through woods and meads, in shade and sun, Sometimes swift, sometimes slow, Wave succeeding wave, they go, A various journey to the deep Like human life to endless sleep." With the eye of a true painter Ansdell, years ago, selected this spot for his celebrated picture of the Caledonian hunt. All this makes up a picture which the stranger looks upon with delight, and which never fails to interest. But while these are attractions patent to all, with what increased pleasure does the enthusiastic courser learn that just over that sloping bank is the birth- place of Beacon, Black Cloud, Skyrocket, Belted Will, Fire Blast, Bright Steel, and many other noted greyhounds, whose descendants have swept the coursing fields of Britain, and without a strain of whose blood victory is now almost impossible. There is a charm in all this which attracts and delights, but there is the still greater charm of sport carried on with an eye solely to amusement, no encouragement being given to heavy entry moneys or undue spe- culation. The St Leger meeting takes precedence both in numbers and the value of the stakes contested. During the past season the club have joined themselves to the National, adopting certain club rules adapted to their local peculiarities. One of these, per- mitting dogs to run in the names of ladies, or members of the club, who may not keep dogs themselves, and giving the privilege of guarding, as if they had been all entered by the owner, is likely to be found most beneficial, giving the friends of the club who have not convenience for following out the sport a greater interest in it. On the present occasion an entry of 82 was obtained for the principal event, and on Wednes- day 57 of these posted the full entry money. For the Castle Stakes only 18 were entered, a proof, if any were wanting, of the weeding that has taken place during the summer. The drawing was got through with commendable alacrity, and the members met the tenantry at dinner immediately after in the Hotel, Ar- drossan. Mr Brown, the secretary, filled the chair, and gave in succession " TheQueen, Princeand Princess of Wales, and the other members of the royal family," He then craved aspecial bumper to the health of the Earl of Eglinton, and in proposing the toast he paid a tribute of well- merited praise to his lordship for the countenance he continued to bestow on the club, a support they had received from three of his illustrious predecessors, and con- gratulated the company on the fact that his lordship, although more interested in the sport of fox hunting, had shown his con- siderate kindness tor the amusement of others by establishing a kennel of greyhounds which already gave promise of equalling that possessed at one time by his father. He expressed his con- viction that the county was under a deep debt of gratitude to his lordship for maintaining at his own expense for the free use of all such a perfect hunting establishment, giving three days' sport each week during the season. His lordship's example would also have the effect of causing many of our county gentlemen to re- side more in the locality, and in this way would largely con- tribute to the welfare of all classes of the community. In pro- posing the health of the Countess the chairman remarked that she had come among us an entire stranger, but, throwing herself heartily into the duties of her exalted station, had won her way- to the affections of rich and poor. From the first she had ex- oressed a warm interest in this ancient club, and had not only con- sented to become patroness, but further to mark her desire for its welfare had nominated three of his lordship's entries for the St Leger. Two of these woutd contest to morrow, and he hoped the form of the kennel would be such as to carry her ladyship's favourites triumphantly through. " The Tenantry" was next given, and the meeting broke up. Thursday morning was mild, but not at all promising: it, how- ever, held up, and we had a large field of spectators. The Earl and Countess of Eglinton, with a party of friends, had, at con siderable inconvenience, come from a distant part of Ayrshire to countenance the meeting. Thanks to the considerate kind- ness of his lordship in drawing the covers on Monday there was a fine show of hares, and it was a subject of general remark that they ran much stouter than formerly, which some attribute to the presence of Seynard in the locality. We began with the St Leger. Count Bulow was held in the slips, but gradually drew upon Black Swan, who refused her fence, and the Count going away made first turn at cover side; nothing more being seen, the brother of the Biggar runnerjup, Marshal Forward, got the award. Alma showed pace with Little Eebel till the latter got an opening, when she ran closer and faster, working her hare in a smooth, clever style, and well winning a very pretty course, which Alma finished by a kill. Glede easily defeated Dusk, who lost her hare in a corner after the first three turns had been made, and never afterwards joined— Puss escaped to cover. Bride of Kilwinning showed good pace from slips, but making a mistake at a fence was afterwards easily defeated by Lady, who worked her hare like a true CardinalYork, and proved herself no unworthy sister to Mr Dunlop's flyer, Silverrays. Greenwood was faster than Lydia; the latter closer, but could not live against the supe- rior pace of the dog, who came with a great reputation for speed, which he did not sufficiently realise, although he worked better than his trainer expected. Lord of the Isles and Highland Mary were both much fancied, the latter having been privately tried to be an extraordinary greyhound. A rare hare was found to test their merits, and the Lord showing pace had the early part of the course, but the bitch beat him in the most unmistakable manner latterly, giving him a round dozen go- byes, and finishing one of the longest and most distressingly severe courses I ever saw with a dashing kill. If she has not been injured in this course Highland Mary will yet prove herself worthy of Mr Walker's ancient fame as a first- class judge and breeder of greyhounds. Beaver made first turn and fell, knocking the steam out of him, afterwards showing no desire to assist Whalebone, who ran very cleverly and killed. General Lee led Bamboozle from slips, but the bitch fencing better made first and second turn; the General then went in and loeked all over a winner till he compounded, and the brindled won a nice course to cover. Bonny Blue Flag went at a great pace from slips down hill, but, turning very wide, let in Bonny Jean, who proved herself the best of the two beau- ties, handling her bare cleverly, and, winning a good course, finished with a kill. Major made first and second turn with Bit of Fashion, the latter third, and slipped up, when the dog got away and turned ; the bitch coming up gamely took possession and scored sufficient to justify Mr Bennett giving her another trial, when Major again showed pace till he missed his stride, and the bitch getting in wrenched twice and killed. Lucy in a fine race to the hare just outpaced Desperado, and made first turn, the latter next two, after which the course was for some time out of my sight; on reappearing Lucy had the best of it, and won with plenty to spare. Wanton Lass came with a great reputation, and seemed likely to realise it till the hare turned uphill, when Myrtle placed herself, turned twice, and cleverly killed. Willie Steel and Birehcleuch had a no- go, all out of my sight. Next time of asking Willie showed pace, and had the best of the course in my sight, but I missed a great part of the latter end, and believe he was well beaten by Birchcleuch. Lavinia beat House- wife in a short course, all out of my sight. Happy Johnnie easily defeated Bridesmaid, who was unsighted in the early part of the course. Double Cure and Sportsman ran so badly as to make one believe both were amiss. Some interest centred in the next course, it being the first occasion on which the new rule of the club, permitting ladies to name dogs, brought the sex in opposi- tion, the dog was made the favourite, and a few sporting bets laid that the Countess would follow up her success with Greenwood, which she did in a long and trying course, much of the latter part out of sight. Barmaid led Leamington out of my sight, and I understand well won a course of moderate length. I was equally unfortunate in the next course, just getting up in time to see the hare lost in a fence. Ba » iboo v Glacier: Hitherto Mr Bennett had succeeded in giving the most perfect satisfaction, but in this course considerable diversity* of opinion existed; through the rush- ing of the crowd I missed the beginning, but saw Glacier rick his hare, lead over the fence, and run into her in turnips. Some of those who were forward maintained that he had likewise the first turn, and that the bitch was never in. Mr Bennett gives the bitch first turn on outside circle and a couple of wrenches, which would give her the course, and I am glad to say he was not with- out supporters, some old and experienced coursers maintaining that the bitch made first turn, although so suddenly had she made her rush, that only to those exactly in a line did it appear she had snatched it from the dog. Fairlie Fair, another sister of Silver- rays, ran most beautifully, and easily defeated Buckskin, the latter part interfered with by Willie Steel breaking from his trainer, after whom Ue is named. Fast Young Lady maintained her name for speed, and looked like winning till she unfortunately broke her leg, and finished her public career. Gameliawk and White Swan had a no- go. Next time Gamehawk made first and second turn, White Swan third, and raced past for the fourth ; Gamehawk fell, and the Swan took her hare across a road into a field and turned, Gamehawk, coming with a swoop, picked his hare. Lord Clifden led and made first turn wide, Clansman next two, after which his lordship settled to his work, and won cleverly. Lady Augusta came in my sight leading Columbine, and the course getting over a knoll I saw nothing more. Bess had only one point in a good course with MrBorron's clever bitch, Blush Rose. Balblair Boy outpaced, outworked, and outlasted Racer Jess in a very long course, finished by a good kill; the Boy pleased me much in this course. White Rose was faster from slips than Dewy Morn, but the latter getting in outworked her, and well won a course with a great deal of work along the fence side. Cardellina had a by7e out of my sight.— First ties : Little Rebel slightly outpaced Count Bulow, and the hare serving her, she put in some close driving work before the Count could get an opening, when it did present itself he wrenched, turned, and killed on top of a stone fence, cutting his own throat. Glede and Lady had a no- go, nearly all out of sight, when the latter, who had dislocated a toe, was drawn on an ar- rangement. Highland Mary was stiff from the effects of her awful gruelling in the first course, and was easily defeated by Green- wood. Whalebone led Bamboozle, who got in after the first turn, and made some good work, but Whalebone, getting an opening, finished a smart course with a brilliant kill. Bit of Fashion took a commanding lead from Bonny Jean, made first turn, pressed her hare and knocked it over ; Bonny Jean killed. Myrtle made first and second turn, Lucy next three, Myrtle two, Lucy in again and turned twice, Myrtle killing in the fence. Lavinia took a lead of a dozen lengths from Birchcleuch, turned, and coming with her hare drove it in beautiful style, scoring a good many points, until the dog came up, when he shot in at the first opening, and in turn worked his game closely to the top of the hill, where he turned twice and Lavinia made a kill of no great merit. From my point of view, and I saw the whole course well, Lavinia easily won, but Mr Bennett thought otherwise, and gave it to the black. Double Cure had nothing but the lead in a course of moderate length with Happy Johnnie. Barmaid and Rainbow had a splendid struggle for the first turn, till the hare shifting, gave the bitch the advantage, which she followed up by a wrench ; the dog then shot in, and keeping selfish possession once again, overthrew the Seafield kennel. Bamboo led Daylight and made-;; first turn, Daylight sacond, Bamboo next two. After- wards, there was a long succession of exchanges, till the bitch tired, when Daylight put in a few points, and the hare escaped. Mr Ewing followed up his ill luck by having Laura Bell held in the slips, Mr Richmond getting a heavy fall in his exertions to throw them off. Fairlie Fair made first turn, wrenched, and ran into her hare. They might have had another trial, as Laura Bell had not the shadow of a chance to win her course. Lord Clifden led Gamehawk from slips, and made first turn, Gamehawk next two, his lordship the fourth, and the game son of Bird of Prey getting in, wrenched twice, and led out of my sight. Blush Rose and Lady Augusta had an interesting trial, the latter, although not recovered from her Biggar running, where it will be remem- bered she was severely lamed, showing herself to be a bitch of considerable merit, and having a good share of the work with Mr Borron's crack. Balblair Boy led Cardellina, and fetched his hare to her, when she got. placed, and made next two points, the Boy then went in, and driving his hare in fine style, won with plenty to spare. Dewy Morn ran her bye with Count Bulow, and beat him. This finished one of the finest day's coursing ever seen at Ardrossan, the trials being on the whole satisfactory7, and with the exception of the two courses I have mentioned, every one was delighted with the masterly manner in which Mr Bennett got through his trying day's work. Friday morning we met at Knockrevoch, the morning being somewhat raw and not altogether inviting. Fortunately it held up, and we had again a large company, and enjoyed another ex- cellent day's sport. We began with the Ardrossan Castle Stakes : Lucid and Blue Bell had a very evenly balanced course, won by the former through slightly superior pace. Black Coat and Mr Dunlop's puppy hada long no- go, all hidden from sight by astone fence. On trying again, the old one led, and made first turn, letting in Robin Redbreast, who rapidly scored up a few points, but Black Coat coming turned his hare twice, and led to cover, just securing the fiat in his favour. Dundee and Heatherbell were so near a colour that at the distance I was placed I could not separate their merits. Loadstar led Dear Me, and scored twice, placing himself for next, but going out of my view I saw nothing more till the bitch appeared, and cleverly picked up her hare. The Weazel led Linn Maid, and for a time had the best of the course, till striking at her hare she came to grief, and the Maid taking possession, worked in splendid style, finishing a very beautiful course with a brilliant kill down hill. Locket and Lord North were for a moment unsighted going for first turn, and the bitch getting best on scored first point; Lord North bungling at a fence seemed to have put his chance out; he, however, got an opening, and making excellent use of it led out of my sight; on re- appearing Locket was in, but his lordship passed her going to cover. Miss Patrick fencing better than Black Dwarf, put his pipe out. I did not see the early part of the course with Dunoon and Elgin, but the latter part Mr Dunlop's crack ran splendidly, and won as he liked. Donetti and Deerfoot had a short no- go, when the former was drawn.— First ties: Lucid and Black Coat had a distressingly severe course, the early part, as seen from the slips, being in favour of Black Coat, while the latter part was won by Lucid, who followed his game to cover; Black Coat seemed to have injured himself, as he was unable to raise a gallop at the finish, and drew up. The next course caused some dissatisfaction, the field being of opinion, in which I shared, that Dear Me had very cleverly won, but Mr Bennett gave it to Dundee. Lord North and Linn Maid had a short no- go, which, on trying again, was in favour of Linn Maid, who led, turned, and killed. Dunoon and Miss Patrick had a nice trial for pace till the hare shifted herself, letting the dog in, who turned, served hi nr self, and turned again, the bitch led out of sight; on re- appearing Dunoon was in, and kept his hare for some time, knocking it twice through a fence, where Puss gained sufficient ground to enable her to make cover. Deerfoot had an awful gruelling in his bye, which he ran with Blue Bell, showing wonderful fencing powers, and sticking like a real good one to a rare Busby hare.— Second ties: Dundee and Lucid were unsighted after running a short distance, and the hare having bent down hill, Lucid got first sight, running her hare for a couple of hundred yards along a fence, into which she pressed it, and Dundee coming up, it was chopped. I thought Mr Bennett might have given them another trial. Deerfoot, awfully stiff from the effects of his towelling in the bye, let Linn Maid make the three first turns, when he wanned tip,' and put in some clever work, but the bitch coming again, well won " the course. Dunoon ran his bye wish his sister, Dear Me, the most severe course I ever saw, both working their hare in splendid style, and knocking it about till it became painful to look upon; after a run which could not have lasted less than from eight to ten minutes this rare hare was pulled down and both dogs taken up thoroughly exhausted. Dunoon had two- thirds of the course, and, what astonished every one, he never seemed for a moment to tire.— St Leger ( second ties): The early part of the course be- tween Little Rebel and Glede was out of my sight, the latter well won by Glede Greenwood was much too fast for Whalebone, who further destroyed her chance by bungling at a fence; when she did join she put in some work very cleverly, but the course going out of sight left Greenwood a winner. Myrtle slightly led Bit of Fashion, who scored next two points, Myrtle got in and equalised matters, till Mr Borron's bitch getting placed going up a gentle slope never gave away a chance, and well won a remark- able close and exciting trial. Happy Johnnie got lamed in his course with Birchcleuch, and was towards the etid of it easily beaten in a good trial to cover. Rainbow, lame, was led by Daylight, after which they exchanged a number of points, the white killing in the fence. Gamehawk led Fairlie Fair to a hare, which dodged in the fence, and the bitch leaping over, and immediately returning, for a time lost sight, letting the dog away, who kept his hare till they went out of our view. Mr Bennett supposed the bitch had refused her fence, but such was not the case, and he regretted he had not given her another chance. Blush Rose having got lamed the previous evening was drawn, and Dewy Morn ran her bye with Whalebone. Balblair Boy had a fearful pumping in hisbye. running his course through- out remarkably well, and proving himself an extraordinary dog for his age ( 12th August).— Third ties: Greenwood and Glede had a severe course, well won by the former, whose great pace se- cured him the victory over his more clever opponent. Bit of Fashion was a shade faster than Daylight, but the hare shifting gave the dog first turn, the bitch next two, andfell coming through a fence; Daylight went on with the lead, but was passed by Mr Borron's resolute puppy, who drove her hare in grand style, and won under circumstances! which entitled her to great credit. Gamehawk went away from Bircholeuch ; the latter getting un- sighted had the hare brought round in his line, the Hawk making first and second turn, Birchcleuch took possession, turned, led over a fence and up the face of a hill, worked beautifully to cover side, where the Hawk took the first opening that offered, and led to cover, getting defeated, but prov- ing himself a really good greyhound. Dewy Morn and Balblair Boy had a no- go, arising from both being unsighted, and Mr Mackenzie's dog being too severely run to hope for more being got out of him was drawn on an arrangement. This finished our second day's running, which was chiefly remarkable for the extraordinary severity of the courses generally, but more particu- larly the byes ; these were found by all engaged to be anything but lucky strokes of fortune. Saturday morning was again favourable, and a goodly number of spectators turned out to see the finish. We met at Sharphill, going over the grounds coursed on the first day, where hares were extremely scarce; and it was not till three hours had been cut to waste that we could find a sufficiency to finish with.— St Leger ( fourth ties): Greenwood led Bit of Fashion three lengths to his hare, fetched it to Mr Borron's bitch and placed her; coming with great fire he rushed past, but overstretched himself, and not getting round till the bitch had scored four or five points, was just beaten, the hare being chopped in the fence. Dewy Morn led Birehcleuch to a hare which dodged them in a fence; the bitch, however, stuck to her, and made first turn, Birchcleuch the second, knocking the bitch over and getting away with his hare, he made the next; Dewy Morn, coming up with tremendous fire, picked up her hare and well won a short trial.— Deciding course: Dewy Morn was fully the fastest to a hare beaten from turnips, but missing her stride for a moment it looked as if Bit of Fashion would get first turn; the hare, however, con- tinued to circle in her favour, and she led out of my sight; on re- appearing Bit of Fashion was in, and turned twice, leading out of view; a pretty long course succeeded, but from my stand point I could see nothing of it.— Castle Stakes ( third ties) : Lucid and Dunoon were slipped out of my view; on appearing Dunoon was in, turned his hare twice, and put it to Lucid, who took the point, and Dunoon turned again, leading on to a road, along which they rattled it for nearly a mile, never once being able to bend it, and this extraordinary hare literally raced clean away from her pursuers. Linn Maid bad an almost equally severe bye with Lucy, the puppy outlasting her, and towards the end doing all the work. Both Dunoon and Linn Maid being severely run, a compromise was effected.— My notes have extended so ' much beyond ordinary limits that concluding remarks must be cut short. The meeting was well managed in every way. Mr Bennett's decisions gave universal satisfaction, his style of riding close up to his dogs being exactly what is wanted in a country which undulates so much. A few decisions were objected to, but spectators were satisfied that Mr B. had done his best, and could afford to overlook what was perhaps caused by difference of position; he was well mounted by Mr Green. Mr Richmond maintained his well- established fame as a slipper; to speed and style he adds a sound judgment, never by any chance making a bad slip, and for an enclosed country a better man never handled the leash. Mr Faulds had a good show of hares, and performed his duties as director of the field in a highly creditable way, placing the crowd always in the best posi- tion, and directing the beating so as to secure good trials. Of the dogs engaged in the 8t Leger not a few of them will yet distin- guish themselves. Lord Eglinton has three very superior animals in Greenwood, Major, and Rainbow; the latter perhaps the flower of the flock; but for being badly injured in the shoulder and cut up in the feet he would likely have got further in on this occasion. Blush Rose is, I think, the best of Mr Borron's lot, although he has in the runner- up and Birchcleuch a pair of close- working and enduringlgrey hounds. Mr Green's lot is fast and clever, and will yet be found at the finish of some good day's work. Mr Dickie's Fairlie Fair is a worthy member of the Cardinal York family, and Mr Walker has an extraordinary greyhound in Highland Mary, possessing every requisite for bringing her to the front in the best company. I am afraid Mr James Duulop must trust to his Biggar lot to represent his Waterloo nomination, as none of those he ran here are of a sufficiently high class. Mr Ewing's Lavinia is a superior animal, and with a little more work will be difficult to beat. The plainly bred Balblair Boy pleased me as much as anything, and for so late a puppy he showed wonderful powers of endurance. Mr Mackenzie must consider himself fortunate in possessing such a greyhound to begin his career as a courser with. It was somewhat remarkable that the winner should get through the stake with only three wins, Blush Rose beingdrawn lame. Bal- blair Boy. run to a standstill, had ano- go out of sight of the judge, and was drawn on arrangement, and she was further fortunate in getting a bye. Those she defeated were White Rose, Birchcleuch, and Bit of Fashion, although having a turn of luck on this occa- sion she is quite fit to show herself in any company. At Biggar she was defeated by Lady Augusta through falling into an old quarry, out of which she came cut up and badly injured. She is by Daring out of Donetti, half sister to Dunoon, who divided the Castle Stakes ; and it says something for Mr Dunlop's old fa- vourite Daring ( the best, but the most unfortunate dog he ever had, he thinks) that, although only two bitches have been put to him, and these of a very moderate class, he has thrown such dogs as Dunoon, Daylight, Dear Me, and Dewy Morn; for power of endurance nothing can surpass them, and I cannot understand how it was possible that Dunoon at the late Biggar Meeting could be " outworked and outlasted'' with Bergamot. Mr Dunlop ascribes it to the sickening effects of a ten miles' jolting in a country cart caused by the change of ground on the morning of running. Both Dewy Morn and Dunoon were trained by a lad fifteen years of age, and the condition in which they were brought to the scratch was creditable to his industry. Roy had Mr Lang's dogs in first- rate order, and with more fortune might have got among the money in the Leger, but, as usual, he saved expenses with Linn Maid.— Yours, & c, MAID A. BRAMPTON MEETING- OCT 15 & i6. Stewards: Messrs Gibson, J. Ramshay, Carrlck. Lee, Blanshard, H. B Irving, and Hvslop. Judge: Mr Hay. Slipper: Mr Raper. Hon. Sec: Mr G. A. Thompson. Field Keeper: Mr Grisdale. The BRAMPTON CUP. I. Mr W. Foster's bk w b : Bells Mr Gibson's w d Coorooran Mr T. Bell ns bk w b First 1 Fruits f" Mr Gibson's f d Gilderoy Mr Irving ns bk w d Jack Mr Aikin's w f b Agility Mr T. Hodgson us r w d Jona- l than J '' Mr Burnett's f w d Doctor Mr Nicholson's bk w d Ben Mr H. Thompson's bk tdTyrant.. Mr Ramshay ns f w d Donald .. Mr Blamire ns r b Belle of the) Castle J ' • Mr H. Thompson's w bd d Titus.. Mr H. B. Irving's r b Bloom-} ing Daisy /'" Mr Blanshard's f b Babs Mr W. Deans ns be w d The) Baron J • • BENDRIGG OPEN AUTUMN MEETING- OCT 15 & 16. President: The Earl of Bective. Stewards: SirM. Farquhar, M. Moore, W. Thompson, and N. Burton, Esqs. Field Stewards: Messrs E. Owen and J. Walker. Secretary: Mr J. Barrow. Judge: Mr War- wick. Slipper: Mr C. Presaee. The BENDRIGG PUPPY CUP of £ 3 10s each; the winner to receive £ 28, second £ 10, two winners of two courses each £ 3 10s. I. Mr Hutton's bk w d Pendragon, by Buckshorn out of Beautiful Jeannie ( Jan 14), beat Lord Bective's r w d Bas Blue, by Blue Hat out of Babuino Mr Boustead's bk t d Black Force, by Goldhill out of Manbellow( May7), beat Mr Cloudsdale's bk b Chioloja's Niece, by Brother to Cana- radzQ out of Sister to Judge Mr Moore's be w t d Macaroni, by Shooting Star out of Minie Rifle ( April 18), beat Mr Watson's f b Wild Rose, by Young Saddler out of Lady May Mr Kennedy's bd b Kate Nicholson, by Bugle out of Daisy ( April 25), beat Mr Carruthers ns bk d Banovie, by Seagull out of Bessie Lee ( March 27) ( 1) Mr Walker's w f b Witch, by Annan Water out of Tilly ( April 23), beat Mr Hutton's w bk b Haphazard, by Buckshoru out of Beautiful Jeannie ( Jan 14) Mr Gelderd's f b Geneva, by Gilbert out of Goldrill ( April 22), beat Mr Moore's bk w t b Morning Light, bv Shooting Star out of Minie Rifle ( April 18) ( 1) Mr Carruthers's be w b Industry, by Torrono out of Fanny Frekle ( March 29), beat Mr Deason's bd d Dudon Barr, by Bugle out of Daisy ( April 25) ( 1) Mr Dobson's wfd Waterloo, by Moss Trooper out of Grace Darling ( March 20), beat Mr Cloudsdale's w be d Coming Sir, by Dalzig out of Camdeu- road ( August) ^ Pendragon beat Black Force ( 1) I Macaroni beat Kate Nicholson III. Pendragon beat Macaroni ( 1) ^ Mr Hutton's bitwil Pendragon, by Buckshorn out of Beautiful Jeannie, and Mr Gelderd's f b Geneva, by Gilbert out of Goldrill ( 2), divided. LORD BECTIVE'S CUP of £ 5 5s each ; the winner to receive £ 42 and cup, second £ 14, two winners of two courses each £ 5 5s. I. Mr Watt's fd Blister) Geneva beat Witch Industry beat Waterloo Geneva beat Industry 1 Blondin( late j beat Mr Carrnthera> s dKavenswater Lord Bective's f d Baron Ni-\ cholson / •' MrCloudsdal e's r d Cro wnPrince.. Mr Thompson's r d Title Deeds .. Mr Cleasby's bd b Harmony Mr Benn's bk t d Black Ball Lord Bective's r b Bobblnet Mr Turner's r w b Tamer Mr Kennedy's w bd b Kitchen Maid Mr Ingleby's r w b Weathercote Mr Scott ns t w b Eva ( 1) Mr Cloudsdale's w be d Dalzig Mr Walker ns f w d Kingwater ( 1) Mr Owen's r d Ocean Monarch ( 3 dr) Mr Ingleby's w r b Yordas Black Ball beat Harmony Tamer beat Bobbiunet Tamer beat Black Ball Baron Nicholson beat Blondin Title Deeds beat Crown Prince ! III. Baron Nicholson beat Title I Deeds IV. Mr Turner's r w b Tamer, by Judge out ® f Flora Macdonald, beat Lord Beetive's f d Baron Nicholson, by Judge out of Billett, and won. The BENDRIGG ALL- AGED STAKES of £ 2 10s each; the winner to receive £ 20, second £ 6, two winners of two courses each £ 3. I. Mr Whit well's bk b WaterLilybeat Mr Smith's bk w d Thirlwall MrBramhall's w bk b Bitter! / Mr W. Thompson's bk t d Mon- \ goose ( 1) Mr Cleasby's bk w b Bit o' Silk Mr Smith's bk w b MissBlondin ( 1) Mr Thompson's r d Turner Lord Bective's wbkd Boscage .. { Mtrhe^ ate10mpS0n'S b6 b Maid ° f M r Noble's bk b Nora .. Mr Fisher's f b Dulcibella MrFisher'sbkdlronKingSecond.. Mr Turner's w f bTurnem Bitter Beer beat Water Lily ( 1) I * Pickup beat Gaiety III. Bitter Beer beat Pickup Beer Capt Gandy's f w b Gaiety Mr Watt ns w f d Pickup Mr Walker's f w b Wild Rose j- iV. Boscage beat Wild Rose Nora bt Iron King the Second ( 1) Nora beat Boscage Mr Bramhall's w bk b Bitter Beer beat Mr Noble's bk b Nora, both by Whirlwind out of Blink Bonny, and won. The UNDERLEY HALL STAKES. I. Mr Thompson's Turner beat Lord Bective's Bas Blue Mr Turner's Turnem Mr Cloudsdale'B Dalzig Mr Carruthers's Ravenswater Turnem beat Turner Mr Walker's Wild Rose Mr Scott's Eva Mr Owen's Ocean Monarch II. III. Dalzig beat Ravenswater Coorooran beat Fairv Bells Gllderoy beat First Fruits Agility beat Jack Jonathan beat Doctor Agility beat Coorooran Jonathan beat Gilderoy Agility beat Jonathan Fairy | beat Mr G_ steel. g Nomination ( absent) Mr Thompson's bd w b Thyra Mr Lee ns f w d Border Chief Mr Jackson's f w d Ringside ( 1) Mr Carrlck ns r d Union Jack Mr W. Hyslop's bk d Glancer Lord Binning'a ( absent) Mr Blacklock's r d Bull's Run Mr Thompson's bk w d Touchstone Mr Tweddle's w < d Heart of Kiug Mr M. Dodd ns f d Dryfeholme Mr Jefferson ns r d Retainer ( 1) / Mr Hudspith ns r t b Belle of the \ Moor Mr W. Hyslop ns f d Gilderoy Mr Surtees ns r d Fisherman Mr Snowball ns r w d Ben Webster [ I. Ben beat Tyrant Donald beat Belle of the Castle Blooming Daisy beat Titus The Baron beat" Babs III. I IV. I V. Donald beat Ben Blooming Daisy beat The Baron Donald beat Blooming Daisy Mr Ramsiay ns f w d Donald beat Mr Aikin's w f b Agility, and won. The DE SOGLIN PURSE ( Puppy Stakes). Mr Hyslop nafwb My Mary, by Cardinal York out of Meg Merrilees ( June, 1862), beat Mr Surtees ns r b Screw, by Nirnrod but of Fly ( May, 1862) ' Mr Johnstone nsfd Geology, by Noble out of Keepsake ( April), beat Mr Gunson ns r b Whitehaven Lass, by Bridegroom out of Shep- herdess ( April) Mr Irving ns r d Cut and Dry, by Unknown out of What Care I ( May), beat Mr Thompson's r d Ticket of Leave, bv Bridegroom out of Shepherdess ( April) Mr Binning ns f w d Shepherd Boy, by Bridegroom out of Shepherdess ( April), beat Mr Gelderd's f w d Giies Buath, by Gilbert out of Gold- rill (( April) Mr Brackenridge's r b Breeze, by Black Tom out of Sister to Baron Sol- way ( J une), beat Mr Gibson's be w b Ivy, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet ( Jan) Mr Blanshard's f b Bloom, by Canaradza out of Baffle ( April), beat Mr Ramshay ns bk w d Braes of King, by Khigwater out of Cazzarine ( July) ^^ My Mary beat Geology ] ' Bloom beat Breeze Cut and Dry beat Shepherd Boy III. Cut and Dry beat My Mary I Bloom ran a bve V. Mr Irving ns r d Cut and Dry, by Unknown out of What Care I ( May), beat Mr Blanshard's f b Bloom, bv Cauaradza out of Baffle ( April), and won. The NAWORTH CASTLE PLATE ( Puppy Stakes). Mr Gibson's w bk d Primate, by Cardinal York out of Lothians' Queen ( March 1), beat Mr G. Steel's ( absent) Mr D. Bell's bk d Gentle Shepherd, by Jeffery out of Carrick Meggy ( Feb), beat Mr Blanshard's f d Bromine, by Canaradza out of Baffle ( drawn amiss) ( April) Mr Johnstone ns f d Geography, by Noble out of Keepsake ( April), beat Mr Irving ns r d Gather- in, by Unknown out of What Care I ( May) Mr Aikin's w d Armstrong Gun, by Canaradza out of Annoyance ( Feb), beat Mr Gunson ns bk w d Roaring Lion, by Cardinal York out of High Idea ( Feb) Mr W. Foster ns bk w b Fairy, by Forrester out of Meg ( March), beat Mr Holiday's bk w d Happy Home, by Noble out of Keepsake ( April) Mr Hyslop ns bk w d Good Idea, by Cardinal York out of High Idea ( Feb), beat Mr Smith's r w b Sarah Marshall, by Beacon out of Sister to Stay lace ( March) Mr Thompson's w bk b Tales of the Border, by Canaradza out of Annoy- ance ( Feb), beat Mr Wilkinson's w f b Winning Lass, by Annan Water out of Tilly ( April) Mt Murray's r t d Chancellor, by Spider out of Ladv Jane ( April), beat Mr Binning ns r d Hannibal, by Bridegroom out of Shepherdess ( April) Primate beat Gentle Shepherd I' Chancellor beat Tales of the Armstrong Gun beat Geography Border Good Idea beat Fairy | III. Armstrong Gun beat Primate | Good Idea beat Chancellor IV. Mr Hyslop ns bk w d Good Idea, by Cardinal York eut of High Idea ( Feb), beat Mr Aikin's w d Armstrong Gun, by Canaradza out of Annoyance ( Feb), and won. CARLOW CLUB MEETING- OCT 13-( CONCLUDED). Stewards: Capt D. W. Pack Beresiord, M. P.; Sir T. P. Butler, Bart; Sir J. R. Wolseley, Bart; H. Itochford, W. C. Cooper, R. Watson, H. Blakney, W. R. Fitzmaurice, Esq. Judge: R. Westropp, Esq. Slip- per: MrHoysted. The ALL- AGED STAKES. I. Mr Lennon's Comet beat Mr Neville's Derry Boy ( dr) Sir T. Butler's Riot ir- Tt„* Wa ' Mr Butler's Little John Mr Kelly's Jenny ran a bye II. Comet beat Riot | Little John beat Jennv III. [ Mr Butler's Little John beat Mr Lennon's Comet, and won. FOOTBALL. Mr Butler's Miss nopeful SirT. Butler's Romp Mr Turner's Turnem, by Judge out of Flora Macdonald, beat Mr Cloudsdale's Dalzig, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, and won. The coursing season in this district was opened on Thursday, Oct 15, at Bendrigg, by the permission of the Earl of Bective. The draw took place on Wednesday, at the Commercial Hotel Kendal, under the superintendence of Mr Barrow, the hon secre" tary- On Thursday morning we met at Three Mile House, and proceeded to course the moss adjoining the inn, commencing with Bas Blue and Pendragon. The latter took a good lead, and ad- mitted of little assistance, the white making a point or two in the middle of the course. Chialoja's Niece never made a point, in a nice trial, which Black Force finished by a kill in the fence. Maca- roni outpaced and well beat Wild Rose Kate Nicholson and Banovie ran an undecided. In the next trial the brindled won at all points, running very smart and cleverly. Witch, in a short but merry trial, put out a great pot in Haphazard. Morning Light and Geneva ran a short undecided. In the next attempt, the latter showed the pace, and soon finished a short course with a good kill. Dudon Barr and Industry also ran an undecided course ; in the next slip Industry showed the pace, and never left the course in doubt. Coming Sir, in a good slip, took a good lead, but running wild was beaten at all points, the hare afterwards going to cover.— Lord Bective's Cup: Blondin never allowed Ravenswater a point in one of the best trials of the day, the black running in anything but good style. Baron Nicholson and Kitchen Maid An evenly contested trial, the fawn having the early and latter points, the white and brindled doing some good work in the middle, but not sufficient to wipe off the other's score Crown Prince admitted of no assistance from Weathercote, who surely could not be running up to her usual form. Title Deeds and Eva had an undecided, when the former gained the " fiat"' in anything but a satisfactory trial, a mere rabbit course. Another unsatisfactory trial— Dalzig led, but the hare bending to Harmony, they joined in the kill. This course should have been given undecided. Kingwater led four or five lengths, brought the hare, and I think killed, but the judge, who was not in a good place for seeing, thought Black Ball killed, and gave it undecided. In the next slip the fawn again led, took first turn, the hare going through a hedge; some bobbing work ensued, the hare continu- ally threading the fence, but it at last got away, and Black Ball led to cover; a bad trial. Tamer and Yordas ran an undecided; when next slipped Tamer led, turned, and killed. Bobbinet andOcean Monarch ran three undecided courses, when the owner of Monarch adopted his usual principle of drawing his dog, much to the chargin of the spectators.— All- aged Stake: Thirlwall led Water Lily, but the latter soon outworked him in a short course. Bitter Beer and Mongoose ran an undecided, the former in the next eventually winning. Bit of Bilk led out of my view, Gaiety win- ning. Pickup and Miss Blondin had an undecided : in the next trial Pickup led, and scored nearly every point. Wild Rose out- paced Turner, and won a good trial cleverly, finishing with a good kill. Boscage and Nora easily won their respective courses. Turnem had the pace of Iron King the Second, but running wild the black won a good trial, which finished an average day's coursing, FRIDAY.— We again me to- day at Three Mile House, and com menced at the same place as on the previous dny, with the Puppy Stakes ( second ties). Pendragon and Bla< k Force ran three undecideds, when the latter led on inside, but was after wards well beaten in a good trial; he being a big young pup could not stand the hard running. Kate Nicholson being drawn Macaroni got a bye. Geneva outpaced and easily disposed of Witch in a short course. Industry getting well out of slips killed her hare, which bent greatly in her favour, before Waterloo got fairly on to his feet. Third ties : Pendragon and Macaroni had an undecided : in the next course, in a long slip, the black led, and took first turn ; the blue then exchanged a point or two, but the black coming again shot past and finished a good trial with a clever kill. Geneva and Industry ran a neck and neck race for a hundred yards, when the fawn drew a couple of lengths in ad- vance, never left her game, and won a nice trial easily, finishing with a good kill. Run up. Pendragon and Geneva ran two un- decided courses, when they agreed to divide.— Cup ( second ties) : Blondin, who was made a great favourite, was easily beaten by Baron Nicholson ; the latter, taking a good lead, never allowed the rope walker a point. Mr Thompson having bought Crown Prince determined to try him with their own nomination. The Prince on outside led, but turning wild, Title Deeds wrenched once or twice, and killed; a poor trial. The course be- tween Harmony and Black Ball I did not see. Tamer ran away from Bobbinet, and picked up her hare. Third ties: Baron Nicholson and Title Deeds: When slipped, each got on to a separate hare, but were immediately put in again. The Baron led and made first turn on outside. Title Deeds then got well placed, worked his hare very nicely for a point or two, when the Baron got in again, and, I think, killed; a very close run race, in which there seemed to be some difference of opinion. Tamer and Black Ball ran very evenly for one hundred yards, when the fawn drew out and brought the hare round to the black, who turned, the fawn then shot passed and k lled; a clever performance. Run up: Lord Bective's Baron Nicholson drawn lame, Mr Turner's Tamer won the cup.— All- aged Stakes ( second ties) : Water Lily and Bitter Beer ran an undecided; in the next the black got a good lead inside, but the white passing her before reaching the hare cleverly won a nice trial. Pickup cleverly beat Gaiety in a good course. Boscage, slipped to a bad hare, led Wild Rose, turned, and killed. Nora and Iron King the Second ran an undecided ; in the next trial Nora had all ber own way. Third ties: The course between Bitter Beer and Pickup I did not see, but suppose the bitch won well. Boscage had the pace of Nora, but was well beaten in a nice trial. Run up : Bitter Beer, on inside, led and had all the points in a short trial to a bad hare, therefore winning the stake easily.— Underiey Hall Stakes ( first ties) : Turner took a good lead and won well, Bas Blue breaking down. Turnem, on the inside, made first turn, passed Wild Rose, and killed. Dnlzig outpaced Eva, turned and killed, as did Ravenswater with Ocean Mo- narch. Second ties: Turner, favoured by the hare, took a good lead, but was passed by Turnem, who won all the way. Dalzig, too fast for the hare, had all his own way. Run up : Turnem, on outside, led three or four lengths, turned, served herself, and finished with a good kill. REMABKS.— This meeting, notwithstanding the scarcity and badness of the hares, passed off better than was expected. Too much praise cannot be given t « the Earl of Bective for the kind manner in which he places his ground towards the coursing public, and it is to be hoped another year that hares may be more plentiful, although we had just plenty to finish the two days' coursing. On some parts of the ground hares ran so badly as to put out the chances of some first- class greyhounds, amongst which we may mention Waterloo in the Puppy Cup, and Crown Prince, Dalzig, and Kingwater in the Cup. The two puppies that di- vided were certainly the best. Tamer ran through the cup un- challenged. Bitter Beer won the All- aged Stakes cleverly, as did Turnem the Underiey Hall Stakes. Too much credit cannot be given to the field steward, Mr Owen, and the hon secretary, Mr Barrow, for their endeavours to preserve order, which I am glad to say they succeeded in. Mr Warwick on the whole judged well, and Presdee, as a stranger to the ground, acquitted himself very well as slipper. NEMO^ PIGEON SHOOTING. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursday, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted unti* the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for everY succeeding seven lines. HOBNSEY WOOD ENCLOSED SHOOTING GROUNDS.— On Satur- day, Oct 31, weather permitting, Mrs Stones, the proprietress, will give free, open to all, to be shot for, a silver snuff- box as first prize, and a gold signet ring as second prize. Conditions: Double guns ( use of both barrels), lfozofshot, 25 yards rise; single guns lfoz of shot, 27 yards rise*; 3 birds each; all to load from one bowl. Shooting to commence at half- past one precisely. Bill Page, the celebrated pigeon shot, of the Grapes, Gerard- street, Soho, since his installation as maitre d'hotel declines to speak of his own renown as a marksman in the field, believing that " a bird in hand is always worth two in a bush," and having now but one object to aim at, namely, the supplying of the best articles in the shape of wines, spirits, liquors, & c, at a reasonable tariff, he hopes to secure continued success by the support of his friends and customers. On the premises are a magnificent bil- liard room, with an elegantly- fitted conservatory, and a compact saloon parlour for social conversazione. Page is open to make a match with any man in the world to shoot at 100 sparrows, for any sum of money from £ 50 to £ 200 a side. A match can be made any day by a visit to the " Grapes." At J. 8. Whillock's, Commercial Hotel, Armley, near the Great Northern station, two pigs will be shot for by eight members, open to all comers; entrance 6s each, and to be handicapped ac- cording to merit. To shoot at 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, 60 boundary, ljoz of shot, to shoot on Saturday, Oct 31; to meet at two o'clock, and the first bird trapped at three o'clock.— Also a sparrow sweepstakes will be shot for; 2s 6d entrance, 16 yards rise, 40 boundary, ljoz ol shot. A copper kettle to be given to the winner. At Mr Lumb's, the Lilly Arms, North End, Fulham, these grounds have been well attended during the last week. On Mon- day, Oct 19, the cup was given free, and was won by Mr Jack- son. This day a match will take place between two gen- tlemen, for £ 5 a side. On Monday, Oct 26, a cup will be given free at sparrows, 19 and 21 yards rise. Offer will attend with a good supply of birds. Admission to the ground, 6d. Mr Farmer, in answer to Mr Lawrence's challenge, will shoot him a match for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, at 25 or 50 sparrows each. Conditions, H and T traps, 21 yards rise. 40 yards fall, to find birds; and trap for each other, l| oz of. shot, to shoot at the Prince of Wales Grounds. Bow. A match can be made any even- ing next week, or articles sent to James Pudney, Coach and Horses, Backchurch- lane, will ensure a match. J. Donald will shoot W. Smith of Kildwick a match at pigeons, under the following conditions, viz, with 1 j 1| or 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, either for each man to make the best of the gun, or to hold the butt of the gun below the elbow, and the elbow down until the bird is on the wing, or with double guns with loz or lfoz of shot, either with one barrel or the use of both, same rise and fall, to shcot at 100 birds each, two days'shooting, both to trap out of one hamper, for £ 50 a side, open for £ 100. By sending £ 10 to J. Holden, White Lion, Manchester, and articles to J. Donald, Railway Inn, Kirkby, Ireleth, near Ulvester, a match can be made. To be shot for, at Mr E. Slark's. the Feathers Inn, adjoining the Great Western Railway, Ealing, Middlesex, on Monday, Oct 26, a sweepstakes ; entrance 5s each ; double guns, the use of one bar- rel, 19 yards rise, l| oz shot; single guns 21 yards rise, lfoz shot ; H and T traps ; to shoot at pigeons, starlings, or sparrows, as the shooters may agree on the grounds, and the money to be divided in first, second, and third prizes. Shooting at twelve o'clock. And, tor amateurs only, a first- class powder and shot flask will be shot for. value 12s, at sparrows ; Is each member; 5 or 7 spar- rows each. At R. Ingram's, Freeholders' Tavern, Neckel's Green, Birming- ham. a ratting sweepstakes, for a pig, will come off on Monday, Oct 26, for dogs of ail merits from 9Jlb to 181b weight, in one of the largest and best rooms in or near Birmingham. Entries 5s each, to be made to R. Ingram, at the bar as above, on or before Oct 25, when the list will be closed and the dogs duly handicapped. At Mr Silk's, the Railway Tavern, Nether Whitaker, near Coles- hill, Birmingham, on Monday, Nov 2, 11 turkeys will be shot for by 10 members, at 10s each ; conditions, 3 birds each, 21 yards rise, f- bore guns, lfoz of shot, double guns 1 Joz of shot, allowed two yards, the best shot to take five turkeys, second three, third two,' and fourth one. Shooting to commence at twelve o'clock. To be shot for at MrR. Hall's, Duke of Wellington Inn, Welling- ton, Salop, on Monday, Oct 26, a fat pig, 45 scores; twenty- two members, at £ 1 each; three birds each; double guns 19 yards rise, ljoz shot; single guns 21 yards rise, 1 Joz shot; guns not to ex- ceed - f bore. The putter- up to spend £ 4, and the winner £ 2. To commence at twelve o'clock. MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE. On Monday, Oct 3, the 6th Form and School met in morta1 conflict, not without suspicions on both sides that the struggle would soon be over. But the 6th, instead of submitting to their fate without an effort, for nearly five days fought bravely, and tried to uphold their old reputation for dying hard. On the first day, indeed, they quite turned the tables on their opponents, so that at the end of the game one goal had been obtained for the 6th by a good place kick by Evans from a touch down by But- terworth. The second day's play was undecisive, though again the 6th carried all before them, a touch down being obtained by Round, which Evans, however, failed to turn to so good account as that on the previous day. On the third day, however, Fortune no longer smiled, and the School without much difficulty obtained two goals by the skill of Hewley and Mr H. Bell. But again on the fourth day the 6th rallied bravely, and strove to save the match, playing with such pluck that neither the skill nor num- bers of the School could prevail, and the game remained un- finished for another, and that the fifth day! The game was now most vigorously sustained by the 6th for some time, with the assistance of some old warriors who turned up to fight for their country, till in a lucky moment Fellowes found an opening, and after a good run finished this, one of the best matches ever played at Marlborough College, by a fine drop in favour of the School. It is almost invidious from two such bands of heroes to single out any individuals for distinction, but on the School side we must notice Hillyard, Mansfield, and Fellowes as doing all they knew to lead their forces to victory, and their example was nobly emu- lated by Butterworth, until he fell wounded, Evans, Harbord, & c, on the other side. In forward play Cross's form showed wonder- ful powers of insertion, and Alinack, Gibson, Round, and Hill followed well in his wake to beat back the tide of Beloes, Heads, and Cartwright. Many thanks too are due to the masters, who gave such powerful assistance to their respective sides, especially Messrs Bull, Bright, and Thomas for the 6th, with a hearty wel- come to the faces and shins of old Marlburians, and may we meet in still greater numbers in an approaching contest. CHELTENHAM C0LLEGE7V PULPIT SIDE V READING DESK.— WEDNESDAY, OCT 14.— Those who like to witness a really good game of football, and who had the good luck to be on the College Ground on Wednesday, Oct 21, must have enjoyed a rare treat, for two sides more evenly balanced, or more determined in their efforts to obtain the victory, have not often contended here. The score will prove the equality of the competitors ; but it can give but a faint idea of the various fluctuations of the game and the vigorous nature of the contest which bore such meagre results. To describe how often victory was almost in the grasp of each side alternately, and how each in turn was borne back hen it seemed as if the game was safe, would far exceed the limits usually devoted to a description of football. Let it suffice, then, that the play was excellent, the weather very fine, and the ground in very tolerable condition considering the soaking it has had from the late heavy storms. It seems invidious to particularise when " every man" so bravely " did his duty;" but of those who especially distinguished them- selves in this model match, the names of W. R. Porcher and R. T. Reid, Atkins, Greenstreet, Cooke, J. M. Reid, Tickell, and Treffry ( goal keeper) for the Pulpit Side; and those of T. Brindley, and Cameron, Isaac, St Quintin, Throsby, C. James, Lloyd, and Aubertin ( goal keeper) for Reading Desk, may be mentioned. Pulpit Side, 1 rouge, 2 goals ; Reading Desk, 1 rouge, 1 goal. DAY BOYS V BOARDING HOUSES.— The Day Boys, assisted by Messrs Porcher, Brindley, and Locltyer, did battle against the rest of the College on Saturday, Oct 17. They began with 5 rouges, which, causing their opponents to " mettle up," 2 goals and 3 rouges were quickly scored on the other side of the ledger. Then a series of determined rushes by the Day Bovs gra- dually gave the game a more even aspect, and eventually pulled off the event in their favour by 3 rouges. For the Day Boys, Messrs Reid, Brindiey, Atkins, and Beale; and for the Houses, Messrs Treffry, Cameron, and Leishman showed excellent play. There has been no revision of the rules this season; and although there perhaps might be improvement in an instance or two all now ( beyond a few bruises incidental to the game) has gone " merry as a marriage bell." ETON COLLEGE^ ETON V HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE.— On Saturday, Oct 10, this match was played in the field, and although the School had much the best of it ail the time, not having to make a single " kick off," they only succeeded in defeating their opponents by two rouges. The Hon N. G. Lyttelton was unable to play for the School.— Eton : H. D. Forsyth, E. S. Hope, W. S. Prideaux, C. E. Cuthel, T. Hamond, Q. Hogg, A. V. Pryor, S. C. Corkran, E. Lubbock, Phipps, A. Turnor, 2 rouges.— Household Brigade: Capt Jarrett, Col Bathurst, Capt Hon A. Trefusis, Capt Carew, Capt A. Pen- nant, Capt Hayter, Capt Clive, T. A. Garrett, Capt Lord Hinchin- broke, R. W. Follett ( emergency), 0. ETON V MR FOLLETT'S ELEVEN.— On Monday, Oct 12, Mr Follett again brought down an Eleven to play a return match against the School, and this time proved victorious, obtaining 1 goal ( out of a rouge) to 2 rouges — Eton: H. D. Forsyth, E. 8. Hope, Hon N. G. Lyttelton, W. S. Prideaux, C. E. Cuthel, A. V. Pryor, T. Hamond, Q. Hogg, S. C. Corkran, E. Lubbock, Phipps, 2 rouges.— Mr Folletfs Eleven: R. W. W. Follett, E. C. Follett, G. Follett, Rev G. R. Dupuis, H. Brandreth, E. W. Tritton, A. Rickards, R. H. Balls, Earl of Jersey, E. F. Dyke, F. Legard ( emergency), 1 goal. ETON V ELEVEN OLD ETONIANS.— On Wednesday, Oct 14, an Eleven of Old Etonians, got up chiefly by the exertions of Mr Chambers and Mr Senhouse, played the School, and were defeated by 2 goals and 4 rouges to 1 goal'. H. Forsyth was unable to play for Eton.— Eton : E. 8. Hope, Hon N. G." Lyttelton, W. S. Pri- deaux, C. E. Cuthel, T. Hamond, Q. Hogg, A. V. Pryor, S. C. Corkran, Phipps, E. Lubbock, A. Tumor, 2 goals and 4' rouges.—• Old Etonians: J. Chambers, H. P. Senhouse, T. R. Selwyn, H. Brandreth, Rev G. R. Dupuis, E. C. Austen Leigh, Rev H. Snow, E. P. Rouse, R. H. Balls, F. Whitting, Mandle, 1 goal. SHREWSBURY SCHOOLS, SCHOOLS V COUNTY ( 14 A SIDE).— This match was played on the 1st of Oct, and after two hours' hard play was decided in fa- vour of the county by three goals to none. For the School side Hall and Greenhalgh played well, and were ably backed up by the rest, but the long kicks of W. Hope Edwards, and the superior weight and strength of the county side ( many of whom were old Salopians) were too much for their younger opponents, who only hope to retrieve their laurels on some future occasion. NORTH Y SOUTH.— This, the first match of the season, was commenced on Sept 28, and after three days' hard play, was de- cided in favour of the South, for whom two goals were kicked by the Rev G. Fisher and Hall. For the North, Stokes and Jervis played well, while for the South, Hall, Riley and A. Kennedy distinguished themselves. DISSYLLABLES V THE REST.— This match was commenced on Oct 5, and decided on the 12th against the Dissyllables by two goals to one. The Dissyllables hud the strongest side, and the first goal against tliem was tluky. Tomlins, Greenhalgh, H. and A. Kennedy, and Craig distinguished themselves for their respec- tive sides. A TO L v L TO Z — This somewhat one- sided match was de- cided in two days in favour of the first half of the alphabet by two goals to none, notwithstanding the plucky efforts of Moore, Riley, Tomlins, and others. For A to L, H. Kennedy, Gale, and Jervis played well. HARROW SCHOOL. HARROW SCHOOL V E. E. BOWEN'S FOURTEEN.— This match was played at Harrow Oct 10, when the School contended against a strong team consisting chiefly of old Harrovians. The result was a tie, one base being obtained by each side, that for the School by Hon J. Amherst, and for their opponents by Elphin- stone. The sides were :— Harrow : Hon J. Amherst, Atkinson, Buller, Currev, Houldsworth mi, Mowatt, Peel, Phipps, sen, Phipps, jun, Richardson max, Russell, Smith, Stow, Yorke. E. E. Bowen's Fourteen : E. Barlow, E. E. Bowen, E. W. Burnett, W. Cowan, E. Crompton, E. Elliott, R. D. Elphinstone, E. C. Glyn, W. O. Hewlett, R. Hill, J. T. Prior, R. Upcher, T. D. Walker, R. D. Walker. WRESTLING. WRESTLING MATCH FOR £ 50. The attendance at the Strawberry Hotel, Liverpool, on Monday, Oct 19, was somewhat numerous ( notwithstanding the unpropi- tious state of the weather), to witness the wrestling match between G. Scott of Liverpool and G. Maxwell of Rowcliffe, the Carlisle champion, at list 81b, for £ 50, the best three of five falls, West- moreland and Cumberland style. Scott was trained by J. Bcott, the list Champion of England, whilst Maxwell was placed under the wing of Dick Wright of Longtown. A great deal of excite- ment prevailed both in Liverpool and Carlisle, a vast amount of speculation having taken place at evens, Scott for choice. On the men scaling, Bcott was found just within weight, whilst It is arranged that the Old Rugbeian Match shall take place on Wednesday, Oct 28. The train leaving Rugby at 7: 8 will stop at Bletchley ( on that night only), to enable passengers to take the 8: 13 train from Bletchley to Oxford. OLD v PRESENT MARLBURIANS.— This annual match will be played at Marlborough on Wednesday, Oct 28, when it is ex- pected there will be a large muster. ARCHERY. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR: In the article entitled " Jottings from a Bowman's Note- book, by the Author of the Book of Archery,'' published in your number of last week, there are some inaccuracies which obscure the meaning of the first paragraph. Perhaps you will have the goodness to permit the subjoined amended passage to appear in the forthcoming number, and the errors will be rectified :— " Although a noble patriotic impulse has directed the best blood, thews, and sinews amongst our British youth to the ne- cessity of familiarising themselves with the deadliest of modern military hand weapons, archery suffers no diminution of its muster- roll, as was confidently foretold when the volunteer move- ment originated. Old clubs rapidly enlarge themselves. There is © ne of very long standing at Harlow Bush, in Essex, said to tell off its members by hundreds; Devon, Dorset, Wilts, Somer- set, and other western and south- western counties now reckon full thirty organised clubs to their own share. The county last named has, indeed, a pre- eminence, being the home of several distinguished archer celebrities— Messrs Hare, Hole, F. W. New- ton, A. Malet, and Coulston amongst the gentlemen; with Mes- dames F. W. Newton, Hare, A. Malet, and Dawson amongst the ladies. The prizes distributed have also been valuable and numerous. The use of the bow and arrow, although now taking rank chiefly as a robust, gentlemanly pastime, claims the additional merit of being modestly subservient to a dextrous handling of the terrible implement that has superseded them. Exactly the same amount of electric sympathy betwixt eye and hand belongs to both rifleman and archer. But the best of our gunners, even Roberts ( winner of the Queen's Prize), or the Rosses, of all whom it may be truly said, as was once popularly remarked of our tall English yeomen, " that they carry a score or two of their foes tucked beneath their belts," these redoubtable riflemen, I sa\% could not, without special training, at all distin- guish themselves at a bow meeting. They would want that vice- like, iron grip with the bow hand which the archer must cultivate, but they need not; and without which the truest levelled shaft will, in archer's parlance, " ' Be short— gone— and on either side— wide!' On the other hand, your bowman, if he be a thorough expert in his own peculiar craft, will, with but very small preliminary practice, step forth at once a skilful rifle shot.'' " It lias been truly observed," fcc., & c., forms the continuation of the article.— Yours, & c, THE AUTHOR. Oct 20, 1863. KNUR AND SPELL,— G. Pollard of Bradford will play any of the following men at knur and spell:— D. Green of Shelf, if he will give 7 scores in three rises, or B. Myers of Wortley, or 8. Marsden of the same place, S. Hulla of Low Moor, Kilburn or Speak of Brighouse, or Jack Taylor of Queen's Head, all level, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. Any of the matches can be made any night next week at 8. Hargrove's, Falcon Inn, Peel- street, Bradford. tu J. Halls has received articles and £ 1 each for J. Hallam of Maxwell was 1Mb too heavy. He, however, soon reduced Philadelpha to play T, Naylor of Grenside, at New Hall Ground, ... * . _ j • : £ 1A OA 1, ; ^ J himself by about three quarters of a pound, the remaining three quarters being allowed by Scott. All preliminaries having been arranged the men peeled off. and were delivered at the mark, Jem Scott officiating as umpire for G. Bcott, R. Iveson of Whitehaven for Maxwell, and W. Jameson as referee. Maxwell scored the first fall by the back heel, right leg. In the se- cond meeting Maxwell endeavoured to follow up his success by tryingtheback heel, but Scott was wary, and threw Maxwell cleverly by the left leg strike and right buttock. At this stage 6 to 4 was freely offered on Scott. The third fall was obtained by Bcott. After a magnificent display of science Maxwell endeavoured to " hipe'' Bcott, but was stopped, Bcott bringing him down by the hench. 2 to 1 was freely offered on Scott, the Maxwellites wear- ing a very blue aspect. On time being called for the fourth round both men appeared very eager to get a hold, for no time was lost, Maxwell again trying the back heel, Beott stopping him, and turning half round, threw him with a clever hipe, thus scoring three falls to his opponent's one, and winning the match. Imme- diately on the excitement subsiding forty competitors entered to wrestle for money prizes given by the wrestling committee, but the crowded state ® f our columns precludes the insertion of the names of those who wrestled. Suffice to say that J. Scott ( champion) won the first prize, £ 5, W. Jameson of Penrith second, and T. Rowlinson third. J. Seville of the Crown and Cushion, Manchester- street, Old- ham, has received £ 2 10s from D. Stones of Oldham and £ 1 5s from W. Henthorn of the same place, to wrestle two back falls out of three, Lancashire fashion, at Higginshaw Race Ground, Oldham, on Saturday, Nov 14, Stones laying £ 10 to £ 5, at catch weight. To be in the ring at three o'clock. J. Seville to be final stakeholder. BAGATELLE— H. Raymond of Great Windmill- street will play any man in London, for £ 5 a side, a home and home match; or will play C. Pacey or W. Morgan for the same amount at the St Catherine's Wheel, Windmill- street, Haymarket, or at Mrs Lawson's, White Horse, Rupert- street, Haymarket. PIGEON FANCY.— The club will have their first show at Peter Crawley's, Queen's Head, Duke- street, Smithfield, on Mon- day evening, Nov 2; Mr J. Burlington presides, who will produce some great curiosities, assisted by lots of fanciers. The 100 miles sweepstakes will be arranged. on the 9th of Nov, for £ 10 each, £ 4 each must be paid down from eight to nine p. m. on Nov 2, at the Rose Inn ; and £ 5 eae'^ i to be put down at ten o'clock on Monday morning, Nov 9, the r^- jt of playing, in the hands of J. Hall, who is to be final stakeholder. H. Snowden of South Crossland will take ten score in thirty rises of Roberson of Dewsbury, or ten score of Kilwiclc of Brig- house, or five of W. Bates of Ovenden ; or Speake of Brighouse, or Kitson of Linley level, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. A match " can be made any right next week at the Butchers' Arms, Huddersfield. DONKEY RACING.— DONKEY RACING AT THE PRINCE OF WALES GROUND, Bow.— SPICBR'S DONKEY AND THE WOOLWICH DONKEY.— The whole of the money, £ 5 a side, has been made good for the three mile gallop between these celebrated donkeys, which takes place on Monday, Oct 26 ; to start at three o'clock. Both animals are in active training, and an excellent race is anti- cipated. Special trains run from Ferichurch- street and Camden Town to Bow station every quarter of an hour ; return ticket 6d. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, GABRATT- LANE, WANDSWORTH.— The running course has been greatly improved for the exciting meeting to take place on Tuesday, Nov 3, and the " track'' is now full 13 yards wide, which will enable the animals to go in harness as well as saddle, so as to accommodate the wishes of the many owners of the various animals who will contend. The prizes are liberal, and Mr Woodey, the proprietor, really deserves support in this venture, for it is £ 5 to the first, £ 1 10s second, third £ 1, and fourth 10s. Other advantages are offered, and the entries can be made at Tupper's, in Long- acre: Saunders's, Webber- row, Waterloo- road, and at the grounds. The full programme, entries, & c, will appear in our next, and a most interesting as well as national question will be solved. FIVES,— T. Watters of Dublin will play P. Atley of Coxhoe a home- and- home match at fives, for £ 50 a side, the best of 30 games, 15 aces each game ; to play 16 games in Coxhoe, uuder the rules of the Coxhoe Court, and 15 games in Dublin, under the rules of the Dublin Court, the man winning the most games out of 30 to win the money. Each man to find his own balls.— R. Watters will find two men to play any two men in the world, for £ 100 a side, a home- and- home match. By sending articles to T. Watters and a deposit to Bell's Lite, either match can be on, or both; the Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. Watters can be heard of at his own house, John's- lane Racket Court, Dublin. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 31, 1863. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MOBNING. EVENING. SUNDAY, OCT 25 32 min past 12 58 min past 12 MONDAY 21 min past 1 44 mini past 1 TUESDAY 5 mm past 2 23 min past 2 WEDNESDAY 44 min past 2 S min past 3 THURSDAY 22 Hiin past 3 40 min past 3 FBIDAY 59 inin past 3 18 min past 4 BATUBDAY 36 min past 4 54 min past 4 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME NOVEMBER. 3.— City, Southward, and Lambeth Regatta. 9.— Auit and Lang— to row at Manchester, £ 25 a side. 16.— Griggs and Hoare— to row at Shoreham, £ 50 a side. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of the above club was held on Monday evening, Oct 19, at the Caledonian Hotel, Adelphi, the Commo- dore, Mr A. Arcedeckne, in the chair. The following gentlemen having been elected members— Mr T. Walton, yacht Peri; Mr A. S. Lamb, yacht Stormbird, Mr A. Froom, and Mr T. M. Gladstone, Mr E. Hughes brought forward his motion, " That it is highly inexpedient that the decisions which may from time to time be arrived at by any committee should find their way into the pub- lic papers until such decisions have been laid before the club at a monthly meeting.''— Mr Hughes said he had no personal feeling In bringing this matter forward, nor had he asked any one to sup- port him. It had arisen out of some ill feeling from the circum- stance of the decision of the sailing committee with respect to the last match of the club having been reported. He had been sur- prised to find it was the practice of the club to insert the decisions of committees in the newspapers directly after they were arrived at, and he had been under the impression that such decisions did not acquire force until they were laid before the club, and with a • iew to do away with all ill feeling he had given notice of his otion on the spur of the moment for the benefit, as he con- sidered, of the club.— On the chairman inquiring whether any- body seconded the motion a dead silence ensued, when Mr Blythe at length said he would second it.— Mr Farmer said he was in hopes that this motion would hare been dropped, and it would have been better had it never been brought forward at all. He rose on the part of the public to protest against such a motion being entertained. It appeared that the press was to be pre- vented from communicating the decisions of committees as early as possible to the public, while it must be felt that it was most desirable that it should be enabled to do so. The public • were asked to come to their matches, and the press were invited to be present, and yet, if a dispute arose which it was incompetent for the club to settle on the day of the race, nothing of the result was to be communicated until the matter had been laid before the club. He held that the public had a right to know the decision the moment it was arrived at; they had a right to be made fully acquainted with a matter in which they were deeply interested, and that, too, without loss of time. The3' were invited to come on board the steamboat accompanying the race and to take part in sweepstakes, and yet the information for which they must ne- cessarily be anxious in order that the prizes might be awarded, • was to be capriciously withheld from them, in some cases it might be for so long a period as three weeks, for a dispute and a de- cision of a sailing committee might both occur within a few days after the preceding club meeting. Having spoken of the disad- vantage and absurdity of delaying to communicate the decision of the committee to the public until after it had been laid before the next general meeting, he would point out the utility of such a proceeding, by reminding them that the decision arrived at by- tee sailing committee was final, and could not be controverted or negatived by the club. He would ask them, what would they think of a dispute concerning a horse race, if the decision upon it was to be withheld from the public? They would be ashamed of anybody who did such an act; the same rule must apply to a yacht race ; in every matter where the public was concerned they had a right to receive information without one moment's unneces- sary delay, and if the press were to be controlled in the exercise of its duty, it might decline to take notice of such matters at all. In exceptional cases, where the business was unimportant to the public, it was of course a different matter.— Mr Clegg rose to alter the resolution, and subsequently to negative it altogether; he thought the question resolved itself into whether the club had confidence in the discretion of the sailing committee. No further remark was offered by the gentlemen present, and the chairman • was about to put the motion, when Mr Hughes observed that he had merely brought the matter forward with a view to the harmonious working of the club, and had no idea of convey- ing a censure on either the secretary, who had as usual supplied the information in question, or to the sailing committee, and he begged leave, by the permission of the club, to withdraw the motion.— The chairman then pointed out the necessity for appoint- ing a day for the annual dinner of the club, and suggested Tues- day, the 15th of December.— Mr Farmer, seconded by Mr Oriel, proposed that it take place, as usual, at Willis's Booms ; Mr Smith the Vice- Commodore, seconded by Mr Newton, proposed the Freemasons' Tavern as an amendment; and the former was car- ried by a small maiority. The following were then appointed to act as stewards upon " the occasion :— The Commodore, the Vice- Commodore, the Rear- Commodore, the Treasurer, the Cup- Bearer, Major F. W. Bullen, and Messrs R. J. Rlyth, John Hudson, George Haines, Wm. Foster Newton, Segar, F. Oriel, 0. D. Osborne, E. Stanley Phillips, C. O. Rising, WalterSmith, Richard Tress, John Wilkinson, R. J. Wood. The dinner after the closing trip of to- day, Saturday, Oct 24, is to take place at the Union Yacht Club House, Gravesend, instead of the Pier Hotel, Erith, as heretofore, at six p. m. __ TEMPLE YACHT CLUB. The closing trip of the season of this club took place as an- nounced. On the same day the match between the Quiz, 12 tons. Mr Dickins; and Novice, 6 tons, Mr Gardner, was brought off. The distance was from Charlton, round the west buoy of the Blyth Sand, and back to Woolwich. They started under the di- rection of the Vice- Commodore at 8: 50, there being a nice breeze from the S. W. On the signal being given both were quickly under canvas, the Quiz being first to get her topsail set. They were alongside all through Woolwich Reach, but on entering G- allions the Novice drew ahead and kept the lead till passing Erith, when the Quiz overhauled her and took first place. In St Clements the Novice again crept past her opponent, but only for a short time, the Quiz resuming the lead in Northfleet Hope. In this order they passed Gravesend. On going through the Lower Hope both struck running jibs and topsails, and prepared for turning to windward, the Quiz setting a jib- headed topsail; in rounding the distance buoy the Quiz was five minutes in advance, which position she maintained during the remainder of the race, passing the winning- post at 3: 1, Novice 3: 12. The race was accompanied by the Reselution, Eugenie, Little Vixen, Silver Star, and Mermaid. On returning to Charlton, the members and friends to the number of 28 sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr Phillips, Anchor and Hope, the Commo- dore in the chair, supported by the Vice- Commodore. On the re- moval of the cloth, the Commodore, in proposing success to the Temple Yacht Club, congratulated the members on the successful season now brought to a close, the club having doubled the num- ber of its members during the year, and given no less than eight prizes for competition, the entries for which have been unusually numerous, being conclusive evidence of the progress of amateur sailing on the river, for promoting which this club was especially established. The health of the officers was given and responded to, the meeting breaking up at an early hour, after a very pleasant day. LONDON ROWING CLUB. JUNIOE SCULLS.— The annual race among the junior scullers of this club, for the new outrigger, presented by Messrs Herbert H. Playford, and J. 8. Virtue, came off on Saturday, Oct 17, and concluded the season of this club. There was also a handsome second prize, value £ 5, produced by the entries, and the race was rowed in three heats, all being from Putney so Hammersmith:— FIRST HEAT. J. P. Moore ( So. 4 station) .... 1 I C. C. Gibbons ( No. 3 station) .. 0 C. E. Innes ( No. 2 station) 0 J. Catty ( Middlesex station) 0 J. Rickaby ( Surrey station)— 0 | Mr E. 1) Brickwood umpire. They started well, Rickaby and Innes soon coming away with the lead. Ere their arrival, how- ever, at the Star and Garter, Rickaby fouled Innes and was put out of the race; during this the other three went past, Mr Gib- bons leading, and this advantage he maintained past the Willows and till near the Point, where Moore passed him into first place, Mr Innes soon following second, and at Craven Mr Rickaby had become third. Meanwhile a capital race was going on be- tween Messrs Moore and Innes, ihe latter gentleman trying to cut his opponent down, but Moore had obtained too strong a lead, and won by two lengths; the same between Innes and Rickaby; Mr Gibbons followed fourth, Mr Catty last. SECOND HEAT. C. W. Ronev ( Middlesex station) 1 I W. A. Joyce ( No. 2 station) .. dr J. Bloxam( Surrey station) .... 2 G. Comer ( No. 4 station) dr A. J. Hare ( No. 3 station) 0 | Umpire, Mr Herbert Playford. Mr Hare, who had simply en- tered for the love of the thing, and to make up the necessary num- ber, missed his stroke at the start, which threw him off his row- ing, and he never showed afterwards in consequence. Bloxam came away with the lead, rowing at a very fair pace, and held it to the Star, where Mr Roney passed him. After this Mr Bloxam steered too much for the Surrey shore, and lost several lengths, but, coming into his course again at Craven Cottage, he decreased the lead between himself and Mr Roney considerably, but was never able to come very close, the latter gentleman winning by two lengths. FINAL HEAT. C. W. Ronev ( Surrey statien) .. 11 C. E. Innes ( Middlesex station).. 0 J. Bloxam ( No. 2 station) 2 ; J. P. Moore ( No. 3 station) 0 Mr Roney obtained a slight lead, but, being so far over, those more to the northward had passed him in a few strokes, Innes having the lead, followed by Bloxam. In a few seconds, how- ever, Mr Roney, rowing in a most finished style, which many juniors might envy, was passing all his competitors in so decided a manner as to call forth a general remark from the lookers- on at the boat- house of " He'll win in a walk." The extra distance he had to row, however, to get to the Surrey shore, necessarily held him in check for some distance, and a fierce contest was going on between him, Innes, and Bloxarn past Simmons's Boat Yard, but a little further on the nose of Mr Roney's boat was well in front, while Innes beginning to tail off, Bloxam went on second, pressing Mr Roney very se- verely to the Point. Here, however, the latter was clear, and Innes spurting up to Bloxam, another capital race occurred be- tween them, but Bloxam's superior power prevailed, and at the Crab Tree he was well ahead, and trying again to wrest the lead from Roney; his efforts, however, were useless, for the last- named gentleman had evidently the right sort of stuff in him, and increasing his lead all the way, won by a length and a half clear; Innes, displaying great pluck considering his weight, was within the same distance of Bloxam, and Moore, who had come up unobserved, was two lengths behind Innes. A scratch match followed, after which the members adjourned to their rooms at Mrs Baker's, the Star and Garter, Putney, where a good dinner having been done ample justice to, Mr Playford proceeded to present the prizes verbally, the choice of both having been left to the successful competitors, and after regretting the fact of only 10 gentlemen entering for the prizes as compared with 18 last year, eulogised the rowing of the winner, who, he said, had won both his own heat and the final in the fairest possible manner, and by sheer superiority over his opponents, and he hoped the fact of his winning this boat would induce him, as it had done others who had won a similar prize in the club, to go in for greater things. He was sure it would do so, for he possessed a frame admirably adapted for attaining proficiency in the art, and the pluck necessary to carry him successfully through anything he IT sjht undertake. Mr Roney was an instance of what determina- ti oould accomplish in a man. He might say that in him 1k_. u; d seen greater improvement this year than in any one he evei ' remembered; he was confident that had he started early in the spring against the very same gentlemen whom he had that day defeated, he would have come in last, and he ( Mr Playford) only hoped that other juniors might follow his example, and attain the proficiency he had in the art, by which alone the club could continue to exist and keep up the name and position it now held in aquatics. Mr Roney ( who could not speak for some minutes, so much did the company appreciate his efforts, and the success which had crowned them) said, in thanking the members, that the cheers they had given him were the more welcome, as he had never expected to win against such a plucky competitor as Mr Innes, or powerful man like Bloxam. He had'gone out of training, imagining there would be no boat given this year, but when he heard the 17th of October was fixed upon for its being rowed for, he must admit that he had left no stone unturned to insure to himself victory if possible. Mr Play- ford had kindly told him he had greatly improved; his answer was he had endeavoured to do so, and he thanked them most sin- cerely for the way in which they had noticed his success. After speaking of the appropriateness of the prize, Mr Roney concluded by asking the members to do all honour to Messrs Bloxam and Innes for their exceedingly plucky rowing, which the members certainly did, both gentlemen returning thanks, and Mr Bloxam both for this and the kind aud encouraging words addressed to him by Mr Playford in giving the second prize. Mr Roney sub- sequently gave the " Health of the donors of the prize,'' and this was followed by other toasts, the Captain in the course of the evening announcing that winter rowing would go on as usual every Saturday, and both he and Mr Playford expressing a hope that the members would pay every attention to their health, both by rowing and indulging in their usual athletic exercises. Mr Herbert Playford was umpire in the last heat as well as the second. WEST LONDON ROWING CLUB. The last weekly meeting this season will be held to- day, at the Feathers Tavern, Wandsworth, at eight, when the proposition of Mr J. Tyler, jun, seconded by Mr A. R. Pitt, that the following gentle- men. viz, Mr J. H. Lee, Parkfield, Putney; Mr J. Allman and Mr E, AUman, Clifton- villas, Maida Hill West; Mr J, . Becker, Victoria- grove, Brompton; Mr A. C. Marshall, 15, Red Lion- square ; Mr C. A. Rose, Rochester- square, Camden- road- villas; and Mr A. H. Taylor, Denbigh- place, Pimlico, be voted for this day, being members ef the late Undine Rowing Club, will be brought forward, the late Undine Rowing Club being dissolved with a view of their joining this club. The prizes for the Kight oared Race of the season, to be contested this day, will be pre- sented to the winners. Daring the winter months commodious rooms have been engaged at the Star and Garter Tavern, Pall- mall, for the exclusive use of club members on Thursday and Saturday evenings. The closing dinner is fixed for Thursday, Nov 12, full particulars of which will shortly be given. TWICKENHAM ROWING CLUB. THE ANNUAL DINNEB.— A week or two ago the President of the Club, his Royal Highness the Duke D'Aumale, intimated his inten- tion of presiding at the next annual dinner, The dinner was ac- cordingly fixed for Saturday, Oct 17, at the hotel on the celebrated Eel Pie Island, and a boat was sent by the club to convey his royal highness to the island. Punctually at six o'clock, the hour appointed, he arrived, accompanied by the Prince de Cond( 5, and attended by his secretary, Monsieur Laugel, and was received by the vice- president, officers, and committee of the club. The little avenue of trees leading from the water to the house was hung with Chinese lanterns. The large room in which the dinner was laid was decked with flags and flowers ; and at the bottom of the room and facing the chair was shining a transparency of the arms of the royal house of Orleans. As to the dinner, that was good and abundant, and it was prepared and served in a manner highly creditable to Mrs Mayo, the hostess. The following were the toasts of the evening, which were interspered with some good songs and glees by Messrs Lawler, Montem Smith, and Dyson. " The Queen," by H. 8. H. the President. " The Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," by H. R. H. the President; " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," by the Vice- President: " Prosperity to the Twickenham Rowing Club," by H. R. H. the Presi- dent; " The President of the Twickenham Rowing Club, his Royal Highness the Duke d'Aumale," by the Rev G. S. Master; " The Vice- President and Officers,'' by Mr C. J. Thrupp; " The Committee," by Mr Burrows; " The Dinner Committee," by the Vice- President; " The Visitors," by Mr E. Smith; " The Ladies," by Mr V. Griffiths. Soon after the last toast was drunk his royal highness left the chair, and was escorted to his boat. The night being dark, she was lighted up with fancy lamps, and she was further assisted on her way by the hearty cheers of the company and by the torches and blue and red fire blazing amidst the trees. The gracious and courteous kind- ness of their royal highnesses on this occasion will long dwell in the memory of the members of the Twickenham Rowing Club. We will take the liberty of mentioning an interesting circum- stance which was incidentally referred to by the president in the course of the evening. The Prince de Conde has been staying for some time at Lucerne. At Lucerne they build boats which are supposed to be peculiarly adapted to rowing on the lake. The prince, however, had a boat built at Teddington by Messenger, and sent out to him there. Soon afterwards there was a boat race, and the prince's boat was entered against the Swiss boats, beat them, and carried oft the prize. AQUATICS IN IRELAND. DEAB MB EDITOE : Our Dublin papers one day last week an- nounced that the race for the University Rowing Club Challenge Cup, for four- oars would l » e lowed for on Monday, the 19th Oct, " weathing permitting." Now the oarsman in Ireland, a rather scarce creature, I regret to say, must have some singular notions touching the meaning of that saving clause ' weather permitting,'' for, on the day named, although it rained heavily from early morn to more than dewy eve without a moment's intermission, the race came otf, and I purpose, with your kind permission, to give a brief account of it; but as it decided the ultimate destiny of the cups, you will, I hope, not think me unreasonable if I offer you a brief resume of the sport which they have afforded from their institution in 1861 until now, as follows:— The cups themselves are four in number, one for each man, and the conditions were that they should become the absolute property of that crew, who ( or three of whom) should first win them three times. The first race was rowed on the 17th of May, 1861, and won by A. Bushe, F. Moore, B. Shew, J. H. Keough, R. Cathrew ( cox), by three lengths. The second on the 23 Nov, 1861, and was won by R. Carew, E. Keough, F. Hanna, G. Farran, J. La Touche ( cox), by just a length. The third, on the 20th May, 1862, was a row over for the crew just named. The fourth, on the 16th October, 1862, won by H. Greene, A. Bushe, B. Shew, J. M. Collins, R. Cathrew ( cox), by half a length clear. The fifth, on the 9th May, 1863, won by R. K. Knox, A. Bushe, B. Shew, J. M. Collins, R. Cathrew ( cox), by three lengths. This brings us down to the race which has just been decided. The crews were as under:— Mr Collins's crew— White and Cherry colour 1 Mr Farran's crew— White and Blue 2 CHERRY. st lb I BLUE. st lb I. R. K. Knox 11 0 1. R. Carew 10 1 2. A. buahe 11 1 1 2. E. Keough 12 2 3. B. Shew 11 1 | 3. R. O. Lane 13 6 4. J. M. Collins 11 2| 4. G. Farran 10 4 R. Cathrew ( cox) 10 0| F. Cooper ( cox) 9 6 Mr Charles Perceval acted as starter and j udge, the starting and winning post being the same, the length of the course, as usual, about two miles and a quarter. Mr W, C. Hogan, the hon sec of the club, was umpire at the turn, and these two gentlemen cer- tainly earned the thanks of all parties by turning out in scull- ing boats under such torrents of rain, and abiding sub Jove during the 15 minutes which the race occupied. Mr Perceval got his impetuous pupils off at the first attempt, and owing to the llood running down ( it had been raining for six or eight hours, and at the time of the race seemed to be getting fresher at it every mo- ment), the pace down to the turn was " a caution." Cherry was the nimblest at getting off, but Blue had no notion of playing Blue Mantle's or Tambour Major's little game, and Mr Collins " and all his men'' could not for half a mile lay claim to a lead of more than six feet. After this, however, Mr Cathrew calling on them for a spurt, they responded gamely, and obtaining a clear lead kept in front until the perch, which they had to round, although Mr Farran spurted half- way up their boat, just before going about, but on the outside, where alone there was room for him to do so, as Mr Cathrew shaved the perch as closely as if it were a pivot for his boat to turn on, whereas Mr Cooper was carried some way past his mark, and was a clear length astern by the time he had his boat round. No- thing daunted, however, Mr Farran set to again with renewed de- termination, and while Mr Collins's crew were backing on one side and pulling round on the other Mr Cooper, w ho had been forced to take a wider offing found good come out of evil, for he was enabled to come round the second turn with a wet sail, and fairly overlapped Mr Collins's boat's stern before Mr Cathrew could " give his men the office" to lay down to it again. From this point a most exciting race ensued for the dead mile home. Again was tliefresh, Blue frequently overlappingCherry. butnevergettingquite level, spurt being gamely answered by spurt, untilatthe winning post Mr Percevai's fiat was that Mr Collins's crew won by barely half a length clear. The race was undoubtedly a good one, and a worthy finale to the fluc'uating history of the Challenge Cup, excepting in so far as the execrable weather was concerned, the effect of which was to prevent the attendance of the usual fashion- able gathering on the Pigeon House wall, the wonted string of carriages and dog- carts being poorly represented by some half- dozen jarvies. Great satisfaction, however, was felt by all that there were some three or four ladies who had the courage to drive alongside the boats the whole way, and we are glad the race was so exciting, because we know that therein they had their reward, and we trust sincerely that they have not in any way suffered for their enthusiasm in so good a cause. This ac- count would be very incomplete did I forget to add that the cups were " handselled copiously with champagne in the evening.— Yours, & c, QUATUOB JUNCTI IN UNA. DEATH OF MR JOSEPH WELD. We have this week to record the decease of that venerable yachtsman Mr Joseph Weld, the senior member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, which event took place on Tuesday, Oct 20. The deceased for nearly half a century was an active promoter of yachting, and probably no one ever possessed so many royal cups ai d other prizes won by the beautiful specimens of naval archi- tecture which he had built from his own designs. Within the memory of the present generation probably no yacht gained for him so much fame as the celebrated Alarm, which was originally constructed as a cutter, and was considered to be the fastest vessel afloat until 1851, when the introduction of the America into our waters caused the remodelling of the old school. In the following year, with the ambition of possessing the fastest yacht, he caused the Alarm to be lengthened 20ft and converted into a schooner, the successful issue of which increased his fame. Among his early productions may be mentioned the cutters Pilewell, 40 tons, Char- lotte, 50, Julia, 60, ( old) Arrow, 80, and ( old) Lulworth, 110. In those days Lord Belfast ( the present Marquis of Donegal), Mr Assheton Smith, Mr Maxse, the Duke of Norfolk, and Mr Weld were considered to be the greatest enthusiasts as racing men, to which list might be added the late Marquis of Anglesey and Earl de Grey, though not to the same extent. The chief contests of those days were between Mr Weld's yachts and those of Mr Joseph White, the builder on the part of Lord Belfast. Every season each built another yacht, finding that the larger they were constructed the faster they proved. Those of Lord Belfast were the Harriet, 80, Therese, 100, Louisa, 120, and lastly the celebrated brig Waterwitch, which was subsequently purchased for the Royal Navy. The Marquis of Anglesey had the Pearl, Mr Assheton Smith the Menai, Mr Maxse the Miranda, Earl de Grey the Nautilus, and the Duke of Norfolk the Arundel. For several years most of those yachts competed at Cowes Regatta with varied success. It was the " pleasure vessels," as they were then called during the war, which led their respective owners and other gentlemen to celebrate the peace by instituting the " Yacht Club," now the Royal Yacht Squadron. The meeting took place on June 1, 1815, at the Thatched House Tavern, when forty- two gentlemen were present; but of that number, we believe, the Earl of Orkney ( then Viscount Kirkwall) now only survives. The title of father of the squadron ( an the senior on the list is termed) since 1851 has been enjoyed in suc- cession by the late Marquis of Anglesey, Earl de Grey, Admiral Hamond, and lastly Mr'Weld, who last year succeeded to that honour. His death will be lamented by a large circle of friends, and by the poor of his neighbourhood, to whom he was a never- failing benefactor. He was descended from an ancient family, that of Humphrey Weld of Lulworth Castle, who purchased that estate of the Earl of Suffolk after the Civil Wars. We believe the deceased at his death was in the 87th year of his age. Lieut- Colonel T. Pier Williams, M. P., of the Gazelle, becomes the senior on the squadron list of members. YACHTING IN FRANCE.— There were great doings at Argen- teuil, Oct 18, all the three series into which French river yachts are divided taking part in a match simultaneously. Altogether 21 yachts assembled, and a very animated spectacle was pre- sented. The wind ( S. S. W.) was rather light, and the distance traversed was three times round the basin, or llf miles in all. The start took place at 12: 27: 50, and the arrivals at the close were recorded as follows ( several yachts did not complete the dis- tance):— Great Series, 20ft to 40ft: Etincelle, M Rey, 2: 35: 25; Ariel, Mr John Arthur, 2: 35: 50; Tintamarre, M Jugeiet, 2: 36: 30 ; Alliance, M Dassy, 2: 38: 15 ; Parisien, M Carlier, 2: 39: 30 ; Petrel, M More, 2: 43: 0.— Medium Series, 16ft 8in to 20ft: Leman, M Ban, of Rouen, 2: 39: 32; Pirate, M Petit, 2: 44: 25; Heron, M Regnault, 2: 44: 30; Petit Tintauiarre, M Monet, 2: 45: 25.— Small Series, below- left Sin: St Louis, M Jamin, 2: 45: 30; Eglantine, M Garnon, 2: 48: 25 ; Zampa, M Fournier, 2: 49: 3; Colibri, M Grosset- Grange, 2: 55: 0; Ouragan, M Carle, 2: 59: 0; Desdemona, M Lecaron, 3: 3: 40. A prize, given by the Emperor, was offered for competition among the great series, and altogether the match brilliantly closed the Parisian yachting season for 1863. YACHTS LAID UP.— Now that nearly all our yachts are either on the mud or at winter moorings, we beg to suggest to the owners of any which are in or near Southampton that they would act wisely for their own interests, and would perform an act of charity, in employing old Elijah Buckle to look after their yachts during the winter. From age and failing eyesight, this celebrated gunner is now unable to follow his ancient calling, and is reduced to want, but he is a very steady, trustworthy mau, and perfectly capable of looking after a vessel on the mud. His address is West Quaj', Southampton. CITY, SOUTHWABK, AND LAMBETH REGATTA.— The draw for candidates for this regatta will take place at the Winchester Hall, Southwark Bridge- road, on Tuesday, Nov 3. All lightermen and watermen's apprentices between Chelsea and Greenwich, in the last two years of their time, are eligible; and the prizes will con- sist of a coat, silver badge, and freedom of the Watermen's Com- pany, and money prizes. Entrance fees to be deposited at Mr Knight's, Coachmakers' Arms, Robert- street, Blackfriars- road, Lambeth. RICHAED GBEEN ( THE AUSTBALIAN).— By the mail which has just arrived from Sydney we learn that the friends of the above sculler had heard of his defeat by Chambers, but were so well satisfied with his performance that they immediately called a meeting and collected £ 250, draft for which has been received in London. The friends of Green also recommended letters of thanks to be forwarded to Mr W. G. Moore and to Mr Howell for their kindness to Green during his visit to England. A substantial testimonial is also spoken of for Kelley, Greeiup trainer. A NOBLE PROJECT.— Messrs Harvey and Bon, of Wivenhoe, recently launched from their yard a handsome smack, named the Snowdrop. She has been built for Lord Alfred Paget, and will be manned by his yacht's crew during the winter months, in the course of which she is to be employed in saving the crews and property of wrecked vessels. GRIGGS AND HOABE.— A match has been made between F. Griggs of Shoreham and T. Hoare of Hammersmith to row from the Dolphin Hard ( Shoreham) round boats moored off the Schooner Inn, Southwick, in IS feet boats, for £ 50 a side, Nov 16; Hoare to receive £ 10 expenses. We have received £ 10 a side, and £ 20 a side is to be sent Nov 2. ROYAL VICTOBIA YACHT CLUB.— RYDE, OCT 22.— The follow- ing yachts are at or about this station: — Osprey, Vice- Commodore; Terpschiore, Capt Tattnall; Chimera, C, S- Bowlby; Intrepid,, Count F. du Monceau.— Departure : The Eclipse, H. S. Fearon, for Ramsgate. S. Short will row Waller of Blackwall from Black wall to the London Docks, or from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side. To meet at Harry Short's on Thursday evening, Oct 29, at eight o'clock. H. Cole cf Chelsea will row T. Eoare of Hammersmith, for £ 50 a side, from Putney to Mortlake, and will meet him at Mi- Bridge's, Manor- street, Chelsea, prepared to make a match, on Monday evening, Oct 26. F. Kilsby of Old Barge House, in answer to Williams of Man- chester. cannot make a match with an unknown, or give any start, but if Williams should be in London any time and call at the Duchy of Cornwall, Cornwall- road, a match can be made. THE Rim. FIGHTS FOB THE CHAMPIONSHIP.— The history of the Cham- pionship of England, with the Appendix up to the end of 1860, may now be obtained at our office in one volume, price 5s, instead of 7s 6d for the two volumes. FIGHTS TO COME. OCT.— Drew and Godfrey—£ 50 a side, London. Nov.— Potts and Richards—£ 25 a side, Manchester. Nov 24.— Roote and Reardon—£ 200, London. DEC.— Jem Mace and RYALL—£ 200 a side and the Championship. DEC.— Jack, lleenan and Tom King—£ 1,000 a side, London. DEC 8.— Goss ana Ike Baker—£ 100 a side, London. DEC 8.— Nolan and Hiclun— £ 50 a side, Birmingham. DEC 8.— Beebe and Corns—£ 50, Walsall. DEC 22.— Hall and Millard—£ 50 a side, London. FEB 10.— Ferguson ami Heywood— £ 40 to £ 25, Manchester. FEB 16.— Joe Goas and Young Broome—£ 200, Loudon. DETERMINED LIGHT - WEIGHT BATTLE FOE £ 50, BETWEEN NAPPER AND FURZE. The8st41b contest between Teddy Napper andBob Furze was first in the programme of the fights for the week, and came off on Tues- day. Napper having won the toss for choice of weighing, appointed Mr Glancy's, the Jacob's Well Tavern, Barbican, and the imposts ° f the two lads were officially taken there on Monday afternoon, Teddy drawing the scale at 8st 21b, while Furze ( a mere novice) pulled the beam only half a pound under the specified 8st 41b. He was backed from Mr W. Richardson's, Blue Anchor, Church- street, Shoreditch. Napper had been first introduced into the Ring in a very game struggle with Hartley ( one of Lead's old op- ponents), whom he recently defeated in such a clever style as to gain him a large addition of admirers. He is nineteen years old, stands 5ft oin, and trained at Mr Davies's, Rose and Crown, Lower Leighton. His Hartley brush lasted 61 minutes, 31 rounds, on the 15 th of June last. The fixture on Tuesday was " down the river,'' and after a little shifting, in consequence of the vigilance of the police, the sub- commissary disembarked on a certain suit- able spot. The betting was 6 to 4 on Napper, in consequence of his previous performance. His colours were a white ground, dotted with red spots, with a broad crimson border. Furze sported an ornamental orange kerchief. It is as well, perhaps, to omit the names of the seconds. At twelve minutes past two o'clock the lads stood up for THE FIGHT. Round 1. Furze looked in better trim than his opponent, and showed in more strictly muscular form from shoulder to quarter. He also displayed an attitude which proved he had served an apt pupilage, andgavepromiseof greater things. Napper ismorelightly and awkwardly framed, but was firm on his pedals, his caput well back, and the left judiciously poised for attack. Furze tried his left feint, but no draw, and Napper got well within range and shot out a stinger with the left on the mouthpiece. He instantly broke ground, and was away laughing. Furze followed, and got with his right heavily on the point of the nose, which bled instantane- ously, and first blood was claimed and awarded to Furze. Napper, nothing daunted, followed his adversary, and in the in- fighting to a close had slightly the best of it, his man being under in the fall. 2. Furze forced the fighting, planting his left on the nasal pro- montory, drawing more of the cochineal. Napper handed in a smart one on the mark, and just escaped the right of his opponent. Ted now got inside, clutched. Furze eagerly round the neck, and fibbed merrily with his light. Furze, strong as a little Hercules, followed suit in the same fashion, and both rattled away despe- rately until they fell. 3. Furze on the left optic, and then a clipper on the smelling bottle, drawing more of the Chateaux Margeaux. A wild rally followed to the ropes, when, after mutual exchanges, both slipped down. 4. Napper's frontispiece began to look more than usually orna- mental from the effects of the hitting, while Furze was almost unscathed. After a little dodging, Furze, with a terrific lunge on the dial, knocked up his left hand. Napper seemed rather wild at Bob's telling style of getting home, and rushed desperately to in- fighting. He finished the round by giving Furze the crook, and throwing him. Bob gazed wistfully athis damaged tin when he was carried to his corner. 5. Teddy up first, but he gained nothing by his extra quickness, as he was met by a stinger in the victualling department. Napper returned with interest two hot- mis on tthe chest; Furze planted well on the jaw, but Napper finished with all the best of the fight- ing, delivering heavily on the right, temple. In the end both down. 6. Furze grew riled at these liberties, and plastered his man right and leit on the snout and speaking trumpet, again turning on the tap. Napper kept occasionally making it level by a straight left- handed visitation. Straggling lighting to the ropes, and both fell together. 7. Napper tried his left, but Furze was wary and beyond danger. The Blue Anchor boy returned determinedly to the scratch, and planted a dinger on the left side of the nose and jaw, and knocked Napper completely off his feet, [ First knock dmm blow for Furze.] 8. Napper, all abroad, shook himself together and they fought, punch for punch, till he bled profusely from the nose and mouth, and fell with all the worst of it. 9. Short round, in favour of Furze. 10. A change in favour of Napper, who fought his man down. 11. Furze again led the way, despite the injury to his left, which was nearly powerless, but received a sharp counter on the left cheek, and the ruby followed. 12. Napper tried all he knew for a moment or two, but Furze evaded the receipt. Bob was visited heavily on the ribs, which were much scored. Napper, determined to be on, rushed in and put in a tremendous facer, which caused Bob's teeth to chatter, and Furze's right cheek swelled up considerably. He retreated. Ned followed eagerly, and as he struck out Furze fell suspiciously, causing a caution from the referee. Notwithstanding his disabled bunch of fives, Furze had a slight advantage in the next succeed- ing score of rounds, although he occasionally received some heavy hits on the body, to his manifest disapproval; whilst the left side of Napper's phisog presented a piteous appearance. 23. Napper in this round seemed to rouse himself, and some ex- cellent counter- hitting ensued. It was prolonged by both until they seemed tired out by sheer exhaustion, and fell in Bob's corner. 24. Both seemed now to rely upon the right, and kept at it ding- dong in the same urgent fashion— Jack being quite as good as his master. Napper's nose, mouth, and left eye were much swollen, and in the close he slipped up. In the 27th bout Furze's right was landed with tremendous force on the tympanum, which seemed to increase in size. Napper furnished a clipper with the left on the ribs, and his right on the throat. Good counter- hitting followed, Furze on the speaker, and his adversary on the ribs. Bob's chest presented flushed evi- dences of the hard hitting of Master Napper, and it was quite ap- parent from the bold, unflinching style in which both of the little heroes were carrying on their business, that neither would cry ago until nature compelled him. The half- arm hitting was especially effective, and in many of the closes the lads fought till they fell from sheer exhavsstion. In the 30th round Furze put in a regular dashing spank with the right on the snuff- box, and floored Napper like a shot. Both now wanted rest, but there was very little to choose as to the chances of one over the other. Napper's figure- head looked anything but pleasant, but he had certainly a safeguard in that his adversary could not inflict much more punishment, owing to the state of his hands, more especially the left, which was completely up, and was gradually swelling towards the elbow. 31. Napper dropped a severe right hit on the left cheek of Furze, aud made the lump under the eye larger than ever, and further impaired his vision. Furze shot out hia left; it was use- less, although it reached its mark. In- fighting shortly was adopted, and the fibbing was heavy. Eventually Bob knocked his friend over by a right- hand hit on the throat. It would be useless to enter more fully into particulars, inasmuch as both were so physically exhausted that it was a mere question of en- durance, the blows of both men gradually getting weaker and fewer, and partaking more of the character of pushes than hits. As it was, their merits were very even up to within the last half hour, when Master Napper had a decided pull, both in the bet- ting and in the contest, from the soundness of his hands, in con- tradistinction to the seriously injured daddies of the Shoreditch representative. In all, the lads fought 109 rounds, in three hours and sixteen minutes, at which time the contest could not be pro- longed in consequence of the darkness of the evening. On the return to town the referee ordered them to meet at the Blue Anchor, Church- street, Shoreditch, on Wednesday morning, Oct 21, and start to tight in the same ring as Marsden and Cooper. It, however, turned out on Wednesday that the punishment of both was so great that it would be uncharitable to continue the contest, and their backers, with a due regard to the bravery of the two game light weights, decided to draw, and present the brave lads with the money. REMARKS. A more unqualifiedly game battle could never be witnessed, and a more promising debut tlian that of Furze ( now called Mickey Gannon's Novice) has not been seen for many a long day. By proper care and teaching a thorough finish can assuredly be put upon his rapid style of delivery, and he will prove an awkward customer. We noticed much improvement in the action of Napper, who we should say would fight far better and with greater safety at half a stone heavier. We are glad to And that the proceedings were conducted in a much more orderly manner than of late, which may fairly be assumed to have originated from the warning we have had occasion to hold forth. The game little Furze is staying at Mr Richardson's. Napper will meet his friends at Mr Glancy's, Jacob's Well, Barbican, oil Tuesday, Oct 27, to settle accounts. He is then to be presented with the stakes. EIGHT BETWEEN MARSDEN OF NOT. TINGHAM AND TOM COOPER'S BIG- UN, FOR FIFTY POUNDS A SIDE, The long- pending match, for £ 50 a side, between Andrew Marsden of Nottingham and O'Baldwin ( Tom Cooper's Big- un) of Birmingham was decided on Wednesday on the borders of Buckinghamshire, where the fight between Dan Morris and Smith ( brother of the Regent- street Pet) took place some years back. The match was imagined to be oue of more than ordinary interest from the circumstance of its being expected to furnish a iresh candidate for the Champion's Belt. Of this, however, more anon. It had been originally fixed to come off on Cesarewiteh day, but was deferred in consequence of that event. Neither of the men had ever before placed his standard in the fistic field, and, consequently, expectation was on the tiptoe as to whether the issue would bring an infusion of new blood and a " coming man" for our British boxing trophy. Marsden was bred up on the banks of the Trent with the Caunts, the Bendigos, and the Harry Poulsons— so that the soil from which he sprung may at all events be considered good enough. He is a magnificently- framed man, 6ft ljin in altitude, with a fine prominent chest, well developed muscular shoulders and proportionately good loins, an eye as piercing and as bright as an eaglet's, and a pleasing countenance, indicating the essence of natural robust health. He is 26 years old, and weighed 13st 101b the day pre- vious at his training quarters, the Five Bells, Finchley. " If any- thing, he was a shade too big, as some of his upper muscles lacked the necessary firmness and tension. Baldwin is the same colossal specimen of humanity that Nat Lang- ham ( one of the " Oxford Martyrs") advertised might be seen at his drum, the Mitre, St Martin's- lane, as a future candidate for the Championship. He was born in Lismore, County Waterford, and is a young giant of 23 years old, stands 6ft 7in, and pulled down the beam on the eve of the present meeting at 14st 31b. Unlike his antagonist, he looked tall, lanky, and unwieldy, and as if he had overgrown his strength and wanted the bone and sinews of a Saxon heritage to make up for the scanty living amidst the bogs of ould Ireland. He has a sinister look, deep- sunken optics, and a loose and lounging gait, lolling his long arms about in most ungainly fashion. After being put through the mill at Nat Langliam's and proving a chopping block for Jem Dillon, Job Cobley, Bob Webb, and the rest of the Mitre troupe, he was given up as a rank weed in the garden of pugilism. Not so thought Mr Cooper, of Birmingham, who kindly took him in hand, replenished the old, tattered grey frieze liabil- aments, and put him into training with Ben Garrington, a Bir- mingham ped, at The Dog, Whittirgton Heath, Lichfield. He took up quarters in town at W. Richardson's, Blue Anchor, Church- street, Shoreditch ; while Marsden held his levees at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle- street, Leicester- square. When the ring had been formed, 6 to 4 was laid out on the Nottinghamshire representative, who laid an even tenner with his antagonist. THE FIGHT. Round 1. The men entered the ring at ten minutes past nine o'clock. Marsden's colours were a white ground and light blue border; purple and orange stripe for Erin- go- Bragh. On crossing hands both began to spar, but Baldwin betrayed no proper notion of his work ; he moved dully, and strongly contrasted in action to the springy alertness and rapid passes made by Marsden, who moved gaily and confidently as he measured his towering adversary, and waited for a moment or so for an opening. This right speedily came, for the Irishman's left being out of distance, Marsden dashed in with a terrific spank on the mark, which resounded again all over the ring, and must sadly have interfered with Baldwin's digestive organs. Without further waiting, Andrew delivered his right; with stinging severity on the left giistener, inflicting a deep gash, and the claret began to flow freely. The blow completely settled the business, for Baldwin gave way to it, and fell like an un- wieldly lump of lead to the ground near Andrew's corner. On being carried to his own it was quite clear that he had no desire to persevere. Round 2.— The Irish giant was forced up very reluctantly, and looked everywhere for a loophole to escape. After a feint Marsden got nicely within range, let fly a smasher with his right direct from the shoulder, and toppled down Tom Cooper's Big- un and " all his greatness'' in a most unmistakable manner. When the cumbrous Hibernian had been carried to his corner he looked most pitiably at his seconds, and seemed to be begging for leave to cut it. 3. When again forced up Baldwin retreated, as he saw Mars- den coming, to one of the middle stakes, and never made the slightest attempt to act on the defensive. Marsden tried to rouse him by a dinger with the left in the ribs. The charm most sig- nally failed; paraphrasing the old nursery rhyme, " Not all the king's horses and all the king's men Could get Baldwin and Andrew together again !" Marsden, determined to put an end to the burlesque, now accom- plished his maiden coup d'etat by such an energetic delivery with his right on the old sore on the left peeper that the Irishman rolled heavily to the green sward in a thorough state of helpless- ness, and the sponge was thrown up for him in token of defeat. REMARKS. Unfortunately this affair, which only lasted three and a half minutes, afforded no opportunity of testing the skill, lasting powers, or endurance of the Nottinghamshire aspirant. He ap- pears to be a hard, telling hitter with both hands, and deported himself, for a mere novice, in a most promising manner! His pretensions, however, are yet shrouded in mystery, and it may be that they will be called into question ere the dawn of another season. As to O'Baldwin, it is evident he was born to be a lamp- lighter, and the sooner he obtains an appointment in that calling the better. He should never have been permitted to enter the P. R., for any office in which he is utterly unfit. He has not even substance enough to be split into two stakes for the inner ring. The money is to be handed to Marsden at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle- street, on Thursday evening. FIGHT FOR FIFTY POUNDS A SIDE, BE- TWEEN JEM TYSON AND DAN MORRIS. The notable O'Baldwin having so ignobly completed his per- formance, the above- named heroes stripped to show which was best entitled to a £ 100 check upon our bankers. A brief history of the combatants will amply suffice for our space. Morris is 28 years of age, and weighed 8st 71b. He is well remembered by old ring goers as having fought some very hard and game battles. Sam Smith, Davy Hayes, Tyson's brother, all were beaten by him; but he lost the stakes by some collusion with the police in his fight with Jack Brookes of Norwich. He was backed from Bob Travers's, and had been trained at Tunbridge Wells. Tyson weighed 9st 41b, and hailed from W. Tupper's, Blue Boar's Head, Long- acre. The colours were for Tj'son purple and yellow, for Morris green and white. The condition of both men was never better. THE FIGHT. Round 1. Tyson looked ready and willing, and his position was good, with his left well in play for a commencement, and a good guard with his right. Morris presented a tierce look of determi- nation, and his attitude showed plainly he had studied science. Jem forced the fighting directly there was a possible chance of firing a shot. Within a proper range he let go the painter, but as Morris slightly bent his head the blow only alighted on the back of the neck. Morris landed his left on the chest, while Tyson worked rapidly away, and got well home on the proboscis with both hands. He closed for in- fighting, and both down. 2. Morris planted his left with force on the ribs, but received a quid pro quo in the shape of a heavy flip on the brain pan, and then again on the mouth. Dan compressed his lips, and it was about a moral certainty as to blood, but it was not claimed. Tyson seemed bothered for the moment, and his left was quite open as his sparring was continued. Ding dong exchanges to a close, and both down. 3. Tyson all alive, kept his man in a continual bustle. He got something, however, for his pains, for Morris made him stand back by a slashing hit with his left on the left daylight, which made it sparkle again, and it began to flush immediately. Dan, full of fire, rapidly advanced to his man and propped him on the mouth. Then followed mutual exchanges in somewhat irregular fashion, in which, however, Tyson appeared to have the best, in consequence of his success in giving Dau the crook, and the latter fell heavily and awkwardly on the back of his head. 4. Dan was compelled to open his hands, but there was nothing in them, and they set themselves for business. Tyson began to show the way, and landed the right on the left jowl, which must have jarred the ivories. In- fighting followed, in which both pelted away with precision and effect, but when they closed Morris was the nethermost man, 5. Morris made a venture with the left on the bread basket, but was stopped neatly, and a well- intended right was parried as well. 6. The men now began to fight very rapidly, Tyson showing very great confidence, while his adversary scowled as if he had been bitten. Dan plastered his man with his left on the chin and mouth, while Jemmy was all there on the forehead, and then again on the chin. Tyson obtained the throw at the finish. 7. Dan peppered away at the ivory case to some tune, until Jem got out of distance, changed his ground as he returned for the attack, and popped out his left on the left cheek once more. They closed, and the struggle ended in Morris being thrown, and as he was being carried to his corner it was quite evident that he had been much shakeD. 8. Tyson tried his left, but missed, when Morris shot in one for his nob. Jem's game was clearly seen, he dashed after his man, and after a slight exchange, clutched him, and eventually suc- ceeded in giving Dan a very heavy and dangerous cross- buttock. 9. AH in favour of Jem, as Morris was getting somewhat weak, although it was plain his heart was gamely battling against the conviction that he had a much younger and very dangerous oppo- nent against him. Jem watched a favourable opportunity and knocked Dan backwards with the left hand on the point of the jaw ( first knock- down blow for Tyson). Twenty minutes had elapsed. 10 to 14. Very brief, but all in favour of the Paddingtonian, upon whom any odds were laid. 15. This was a terrific round. Morris had come to the determi- nation of striving every nerve to change the aspect of affairs, and fought as courageously as a lion. Tyson's left on the nasal organ was a rattler, but he got a heavy blow in return. They then closed, and both fell side by side. 16. Dan got home vigorously on the speech organ with the left, and the ruby began to spill freely { first blood for Morris). He then got heavily with the right on Jem's left ogle, nearly closing it. The bump below it began to swell considerably. Thirty- eight rounds were fought in one hour, with fluctuations first in favour of one and then of the other, when the police authorities interfered, and a move of twenty miles had to be made in another direction. On the finish of the round, however, before the re- moval, Tyson had clearly the best of it, being much the stronger man. His hands were good, and he had only one peeper in mourning. Dan presented a very different aspect, being very heavily punished all over the mug, and being also much ex- hausted. In the new ring he had recovered from his fatigue, but still the balance was on the other side. The milling in this new arena was far from satisfactory, the men were by no means steady, and repeatedly rushed in, regardless of consequences, like a couple of novices. In fact often the rounds were mere scrambles, and more than once blows were exchanged on the ground. Several appeals were made on both sides to the referee, who, how- ever, said Fight on," and the contest lasted until in the whole 111 rounds were fought, in 2h 39min. Morris gradually got weaker and weaker, and the hopes of his friends became fainter and fainter. Several dodges were by them tried to obtain a draw, and eventually they sent for the blues, who, however, were already on the way, and they only succeeded in hurrying them up. The last few rounds were fought while the biues were in close proximity to the ring, but Tyson ultimately succeeded in finish- ing his handiwork by throwing his man so heavily in the last round that he could not come to time. REMARKS. From the first it was clear Dan Morris was overmatched in every point. His opponent was younger, far heavier, stronger, and rather a better tactician, so that he had nothing to depend on but determination, in which, however, Tyson was his equal. He did his best to win, and is entitled to every credit from his friends. Tyson, we do not consider has improved since his last appearance. He sadly lacks steadiness, and if he should happen to pit himself against a more skilful adversary than Dan, will inevitably come to grief, unless he gets a little more polish, and considers well before he runs his head into danger, as he repeatedly did on Tues- day last. His friends are very sweet upon him, and if they intend to bring him out again will do well to see that he gets a few wrinkles from one who can give them. Dan Morris's friends, we are glad to hear, intend to pay him for his colours. The money is to be given to Tyson at Mr George's, North Wharf- road, Paddington, on Tuesday," Oct 27. The money is to be given to Tyson at Mr George's, Duke of York, North Wharf- road, Paddington, on Tuesday evening, Oct 27 THE RING AND THE OXFORDSHIRE MAGISTRATES. It may be recollected that a short time back certain men, in- cluding the principals and seconds in the late fight between Travel's and Dillon, were summoned before the Oxfordshire bench for a brei- ch of the peace at Shiplake on the occasion of that battle, and were bound over to" appear when called on at the sessions. The sessions commenced on Monday, and in the middle of the previous week the whole of the parties received notice to attend on Tuesday morning. They obeyed the mandate, and we now lay before our readers our own report of the case. Robert Travers was on Tuesday charged at the Oxfordshire quarter sessions, before Hugh Hamersley, Esq, and a bench of magistrates, with unlawfully, riotously, and tuinultuously assembling and creating a breach of the peace at Shiplake on the 11th of August last, and assaulting James Dillon, and James Dillon was charged with a similar offence, and with as- saulting Robert Travers. George Brown, Frederick Oliver, Henry Holt, John Hicks, Alexander Findlay ( Alec Keen), Nathaniel Langham, John ( alias Bos) Tyler, and Robert Webb were charged with aiding and abetting the said riot at Shiplake. Travers, Dillon, Oliver, Hicks, Langham, and Webb pleaded Guilty; Findlay, Brown, Tyler, and Holt pleaded Not Guilty. Mr Cripps conducted the prosecution ; the prisoners were un- defended. The facts of the case were elicited by the following evidence :— James Purchase, sergeant in the Berkshire constabulary, de- posed: On the 11th of August last I went with another police officer to a field at T wyford, where two or three hundred persons were assembled. Before I got to them they dispersed. I saw all the prisoners there who had pleaded Not Guilty ; they were in the field. There had been fighting, and Travers and Dillon's appear- ance denoted that. I saw them go to Wargrave, where they crossed over into this county. I did not see either of them go over the ferry. I saw Findlay come back towards the ferry. Saw Tyler coming over in the boat. Will not swear that I saw Holt or Brown. There was another attempt to pitch the stakes on the Berkshire side, but I prevented it. The men were gone on the Oxfordshire side about three- quarters of an hour. Travers and Dillon had the appearance of having been fight- ing. I followed them to Twyford. Not more than half of the people went into Oxfordshire. Brown said he would not take any part in that county, as he had been in trouble there before. I did not see Findlay nearer than half a mile from the ring. Thomas Cawdry, parish constable of Shiplake, in this county, said : On the morning of the 11th of August, in consequence of some information, I went to a field of mine in Shiplake, and found a few persons forming a ring. I objected to that, and they went off my ground, and went to another, about 300 yards off. It was in the parish of Shiplake. A quarter of an hour after the ring had been formed, about 200 came over the ferry. I saw Dillon go to the ring and enter it. I saw Brown there, but did not see him go into the ring. I heard him say he would not go into a ring in Oxfordshire. I saw Travers and Dillon shake hands and com mence fighting. It lasted about half an hour. While I was there I heard parties call out " Time," When I saw Brown the ring was being pitched. I afterwards saw Brown in the boat crossing from the Oxfordshire to the Berkshire side. It was a horse ferry- boat, and there were about 40 or 50 in it. I cannot speak to either of the other prisoners being there. Philip Cape, superintendent of Oxfordshire police, said: On the 11th of August, in consequence of information I received, I went to a field at Shiplake, where there were from 200 to 300 per- sons. There was a ring pitched there, and when I got there I saw Dillon stripped and sitting in a chair, and Webb pouring water on his head. I saw Henry Holt in the ring; he had a book in his hand. I told him they must desist from fighting. He said, " All right, there will be no more fighting here." Saw Travers; he was very much knocked about. Findlay and Brown were near him; they were about 70 or 80 yards from the ring. I saw Tyler near the river when another ring was being attempted to be made in Ox- fordshire. I heard Tyler say he would break Cawdry's head. There is apiece of land on the Oxfordshire side supposed to be in Berk- shire. He threatened to punch Cawdry's head because he said the piece of land was in Oxfordshire. I did not see Findlay do any- thing. He was some little distance from Travers. I did not see Tyler interfere or take any part. None of the prisoners interfered with me, but others did obstruct me. The prisoners being called on for their defence, Findlay said he had nothing to urge, as there was no evidence against him.— Brown said there was no case whatever against him, as the po- liceman had stated that he was not nearer the ring than from 80 to 100 yards.— Tyler said that there was no evidence to show that he took any part in the fight, or was anywhere near the ring. Holt admitted that he was in the ring, but was not aware that he was doing an illegal act. He had undertaken to perform certain duties, and, having done so, must take the consequences upon himself; but there was no evidence that, any fight had taken place, for no one had spoken to having seen a single round fought. Therefore, as far as the evidence went, it was only a matter of surmise that there had been a fight. With re- spect to prize fighting, it was looked on as one of the national sports of England, and he maintained that if two men met on a ground, whether for a fight or wrestling match, and left before the police came up, they had committed no offence. The case against himself and the others was of so simple a character that as they were all Englishmen they were content to leave it in the hands of the jury. There was no doubt with some men a prejudice against the principles of pugilism, but it was one of those pursuits which if properly conducted was of itself a science, and calculated to afford entertainment and bring about a good feeling with those who might be at variance; for while men existed they would find time to quarrel with each other, and when such was the case they ought to have the opportunity of settling their disputes by the fist instead of resorting to the knife, the dagger, or the sword. The reason why pugilism had con- tinued to exist as an institution was because it ran with the feelings of Englishmen, and was supported by all classes of society, even to the noblest. In spite, however, of all the preju- dices and all the obstacles which might be thrown in its way, they might rely upon it that pugilism would be recognised and maintain its ground. The Chairman here interposed, and said that although the court were willing to hear everything which the prisoner Holt could urge in his defence, they could not allow the time of the court to be taken up with a dissertation on the merits and claims of prize fighting. Holt then said he had nothing further to urge ; there was no doubt that he was there, and must take the consequences, although he was not aware that he was committing an illegal act. The Chairman then summed up, and read over the evidence which affected the various prisoners as to their being present at the fight, and said that if they were satisfied by the evidence that any or all of them were present, and that there had been a fight, such parties were guilty of an unlawful act and liable to punish- ment. The jury, after deliberating for a few minutes, returned a ver- dict of Guilty against all the prisoners. The Chairman, addressing Travers and Dillon, the principals in the fight, remarked that they had j. Ieaded guilty to the charge of unlawfully, riotously, and tumuituously assembling and creating a breach of the peace at Shipiake, on the 11th of August last, and of assaulting each other. There were convictions of a similar nature a year or two ago, and that ought to have been a warning to them not to come to this county. The magistrates were de- termined to prevent, as far as lay in their power, these unlawful and disgraceful gatherings. They could not countenance prize fighting at all, notwithstanding that one of the prisoners ( Holt) had endeavoured to show that it was a fashionable pursuit, and worthy custom. They thought differently, and considered it to be a most abominable and unworthy custom. He then sentenced Travers and Dillon to be imprisoned for ten days. The Chairman then, addressing all the other prisoners, observed that they had been convicted of aiding and abetting the said riot at Shiplake on the 11th of August last. The magistrates were of opinion that persons who assisted in getting up these prize fights were quite as bad, if not worse, than the principals, who were in- duced to commit an unlawful offence for their gratification and profit, and for the gratification of others, who assemble together for such beastly and improper purposes. The magistrates were determined to put down these disgraceful scenes, and if a similar occurrence took place in this county, the offenders might rest assured that they would receive a much heavier sentence. He was sorry to see respectable men of business following such an unlaw- ful pursuit, aud it was painful to see men whose talents might be better employed standing in their present disgraceful position. He then sentenced each of the prisoners to ten davs' imprisonment Brown inquired if they might be allowed to telegraph to their friends. The Chairman assured them that every facility of that kind would be afforded them, and again expressed a hope that they would never visit this county again. Nat Langham assured the chairman that Oxfordshire would be the last place they should ever think of coming to in future, an assurance which, given in Nat's peculiar dry style, elicited much laughter. The prisoners then left the dock, and were at once taken to their new quarters in the gaol. Injustice to ourselves, we feel called upon to make a few re- marks on this case. It is well known to the sporting world that Mr Holt is our representative at the ring side, and comments have during the week been pretty freely made upon the fact that we had not provided hirn with counsel on Tuesday. Our answer to this is simple. When Mr Holt first appeared before the magis- trates we directed him to employ a competent legal adviser, of course at eur expense ; but this he declined to do, as he knew he would then only be held to bail to appear at the sessions. On the present occasion he would have acted under our direction and obtained counsel, but he was unfortunately misled by the Jesuitical letter of the magistrate's officer who was deputed to serve the notices upon all the defendants to appear, which letter was as follows :— " SIB : I have to inform you that the proceedings that have been taken against you in respect of the prize fight at Shiplake, oil the 11th of August last, are intended to be prosecuted, and that you must therefore attend to answer the charge at the Quarter Ses- sions, on Tuesday, the 20th inst, at ten o'clock, in compliance with the recognisances entered into by you. An application will be made to the Court of Quarter Sessions that the indictment against you may be tried at the next assizes to be holden for this county, and that you should enter into fresh recognisances to an- swer the indictment at the assizes.— I am, & c, " JOHN M. DAVONPOBT.'' As to the grammatical construction of Mr Davenport's letter, we will do no more than compliment him upon the excellence of his education; but as to his conduct in inducing men to surrender themselves unprepared, on the distinct understanding that their surrender was a mere matter of form for the purpose of enlarging their recognisances, possessing, as we cannot doubt he did, full knowledge of the course his employers intended to pursue, we submit that it is such as should render him in future utterly unworthy of any confidence on the part of the magistrates, none of whom, we should hope, would countenance such a deliberate piece of injustice. Whether their worships endorse such under- hand practices or no, however, is not the point; Mr Daven- port has attained his object, and we wish him joy of his con- science. We have only to regret that our reporter did not apply to the bench for an adjournment, on the ground that he had been taken by surprise, as we are convinced that had he done so, and had proper couusel been employed, it would have been made sufficiently clear to the bench that the evidence against him was quite insufficient to justify a conviction. It is unfortunate that he did not take any steps to provide against contingencies; but neither he nor we could have contemplated, in the face of Davenport's letter, that such a sum- mary method of proceeding would have been adopted. This is our defence against the comments above alluded to, arid as the notices to all the other defendants were similarly worded, we shall not be far wrong in saying that all parties concerned were as de- liberately entrapped, and will give the same reason as Mr Holt for being unprepared with counsel. It will be a lesson in future to the pugilistic world— firstly, to avoid the county of Oxford: and secondly, should they accidentally get into a scrape in that shire to put no trust whatever in the assurances of the myrmidons of the great unpaid. THE £ 2,000 MATCH. HEENAN AND KING.— According to order these men have this week deposited £ 50 a side in our hands. The final depos. it of £ 100 a side is to be staked at a house and on a day to be named by Mr Richardson. Both are in active training and said to be well. Heenan's colours are to be seen at Owen Swift's. THE CHAMPIONSHIP. MACE AND RYALL.— Again have we received £ 10 a side for this match, for which each man must be prepared to stake another tenner on Friday, Oct 30. MILLING IN AUSTBALIA.— MAT HABDY AND ALF M- LABEN. EOB £ 200.— Bell's Life in Victoria of Aug 1 contains an account of a fight between these men. Mat Hardy was born in 8outh Staff ord- shire, is about 34 years of age, and stands 5ft 7jin. His best fighting weight we should consider to be about lOst 61b. We are not aware that he ever appeared in the Prize Ring at home, but he has a greatfaine among the Staffordshire folk in the colony. He fought in Australia with several men with various success. Alf M'Laren is a brother of Bob M'Laren, better known as Crawley's Big- un. He is 21 years of age, has never fought before, and weighed list. It was a splendid battle, in which the punching was very heavy on both sides. From the 54th round, when the men had been fighting three hours and a half ( says our contempo- rary) it was evident that the steam was out of them, and the punishment being equal, it was a question of pluck and physical endurance. It will better suit our space, therefore, and perhaps the patience of the reader, if we give a short description rather than the details of the last two hours' fighting. For an hour Mat, after in- fightiag, got down every round ; scarcely ever, however, before he had got one hot- un home. As Alf continued to distil the cochineal, so did he get gradually weaker, while his opponent's wonderful stamina stood him in good stead. It was at this period of the battle that they required the greatest attention from their seconds, young Alf, in particular, being well nursed. In the 61st round Mat received a severe upper cut, and in this instance, though he had a better reason than at any previous time to do so, he declined to go down, but continued the rally till both fell, heavily punished. In the @ 3d round a change took place in favour of the Novice, who got the hug on Mat, and held him like a vice for some seconds. Mat, extricating one of his hands, mauled the other's face till they got loose, and were carried to their corners. Though this distressed Mat, he nevertheless got the advantage in the next half- dozen rounds, Alf falling off weak. In the 74th round, Alf, for the first time, tried at the bread- basket, and got home heavily, considering that he had been fighting four hours and a half. From this time it was apparent that neither had enough left in him to administer the coup de grace. In the 80th round, Alf was merely sparring on the defensive, and from his advantage in knowledge of the science, his opponent was unable to get at him. He was, never theless, nearly blind, and in great distress. Still the idea of giving in was as remote as at the beginning of the tight. Seeing that there was no chance of the battle being finished, and as each had acquitted himself to the satisfaction of every one, a draw was pro- posed by some sporting gentlemen present. Neither, however, gave a consent. When, however, the men came up for the 82d round they were so completely prostrated that they were unable to approach each other, and " the referee stated that if the fight was not renewed in five minutes he should give his decision, and leave the ring. During this time no blow was struck, and the re- feree entered the ring and declared the fight a drawn one, upon which the men shook hands, and received the attentions of their friends. Thus ended one of the best fights we have ever witnessed, and which occupied four hours and fifty- five minutes! BBOWN AND MILLEE.— Articles have been signed by Bill Brown and Jack Miller ( both of Salford) to fight, for £ 25 a side, at catch weight, according to the new rules of the P. B. A., on Dec 1, over 20 and under 40 miles from Manchester. Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Bun, Swan- street, Manchester, has been appointed final stakeholder. £ 2 each is now in his hands, which is to be in- creased to £ 5 a side, at his hostelry, on Oct 26. BAKER AND Goss.— We have to acknowlege another fiver from each of these men, and to state that last week we received £ 10 a side, and not £ 5 a side as was stated in our columns. The error occurred in the hurry of business in our publishing office. £ 5 a side is to be sent on Friday, Oct 30. The fight comes off on Dec 8, and not on Dec 2. SMITH OF POBTSMOUTH AND THE BRIGHTON DOCTOR.— These men are matched to fight, for £ 25 a side, on Jan 19, at catch weight. They have staked £ 1 each, and are to increase it to £ 2 10s each on Thursday, Oct29, at Mr Briant's, Prince of Wales, North- street, Whitechapel. EDWARDS AND ISAAC.— These Welshmen are again matched, for £ 20 a side, to fight on Dec 21, on the Welsh Circuit. We have received £ 4 a side. They must stake £ 2 each on Monday, Oct 26, at the Butchers' Arms, Rondda Valley. REABDON AND ROOK.— The money is again down for this match. We shall look for £ 5 a side on Friday, Oct 30. Rooke is now in strict training under Tom Lane, at the Dog Inn, Whittington, near Lichfield. BEOOME AND Goss.— These men have again posted £ 5 each at Mr Page's, which has duly come to hand. They must post another fiver each on Thursday, Nov 5, at a house to be named by Goss. GROO- MY HOWE AND WOODBOW.— This match is a forfeit on behalf of Woodrow. The money shall be sent to Mr Parker, at Bradford, as requested. SMITH AND CLABK.— We have to acknowledge a further sum for this match. The final deposit is to be made at Mr Blunt's, at Derby, on the 26tli inst. HAWKES AND COLLINS.— We have received £ 2 10s each this week from these lads, who are to forward 50s a side on Friday, Oct 30. HICKEN AND NOLAN.— This match is progressing satisfactorily; the lads must post £ 2 10s each on Friday, Oct 30. HALL AND MILLABD.— These men have once more forwarded £ 2 10s each. They must send similar sums next week. BEEBEE AND CORNS.— These lads are again to the fore with £ 2 10s each. They must post similar sums next week. and not coming to make a match, according to his challenge ; but if he means fighting, and not bouncing, he can be on at any time by covering the £ 2 deposited in our hands, and sending articles to J. Welsh's, the Griffin, Church- street, Borough. If this will not suit, Young Welsh will fight any man in England, at 8st 61b, for £ 25 a side. J em Gollagher will make a match with Tyson for any sum, at any weight, in any time he may choose, and Gollagher hopes that Tyson will not draw back, as he has been saying he would like a match. Gollagher would like it for £ 100 a side, Bell's Life to be the stakeholder, and Gollagher will be at the Spotted Dog » Strand, on Friday, Oct 30, speciallv to draw up articles. Stiff' un of Norwich is surprised that. Jem Dove has not called and covered the £ 1 we hold to make a match at 8st 81b, according to his challenge, for £ 10 a side. Dove can be on at once by calling at Jem Mace's. The match to come off in the same ring as Mace and Ryall. Jack Conner will fight Hatcher of Notting Hill, for from £ 10 to £ 50 a side. If he means business and not bouncing the match can be made on Tuesday night at Mr Bullock's, Wheatsheaf, New- road, Hammersmith. Shelly will fight Harry Allen at 9st 91b, Jim Coyne at 9st 81b, Jack Mack or J. M ' Donald at 9at 6lb; either match for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. Money ready at Mr A. Bowers's, Leopard Inn, Goode- street, Birmingham. Joe Wormald ( Jack Hicks's Big One) is still open to fight any man breathing for £ 100 a side, first come first served. The match can be made either at Jack Hick's or Jem Mace's, on Saturday. Oct 31. J G. Henley will make a match with the victorious Tyson, at 9st 21b or catch weight, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side. The business can be settled at any time at Dan Collins's, Ship, Long- lane, Ber- mondsey ; Bell's Life to be stakeholder. G. Henley has a novice he will match against Dooley( win or lose in his match with Regan), for £ 10 a side. A match can be made at Dan Collins's, Ship, Long- lane, Bermondsey, any night next week. Bell's Life to be stakeholder. J. Wilkinson of the Black Boy, New- street, Hanley, has a lad who will fight Tom Cann of Bucknall, for from £ 20 to £ 50 a side, in one week's time, at catch weight. Wilkinson's lad is lOst. Morris Phelan will fight any man for £ 50 or £ 100 a side, at 9st. The match can be made by sending £ 5 to our office, and articles to Phelan at Dan Collins's. Young Edwards of St Luke's will fight Ted Smith or Jem Turner at catch weight, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. Money ready any time at Fishwick's, the Globe, Brick- lane, E. C. MONUMENT TO SHOCKEB SHIPP.— The erection of the testi- monial to the late Shocker Shipp, subscribed for by his friends and his brother workmen, will be completed on Saturday, Oct 30. It is now in the grounds of the Bow Cemetery, where all who respect the memory of Shipp can have a view. It is in the form of an obelisk, with suitable inscription. His brother wishes to state that the subscriptions already received amount to £ 26 Is 6d, which includes £ 1 2s recently received from R. S., and 10s from Mickey Gannon. Shipp's brother will; soon give a full listfof all moneys received. Poor Chinham, after undergoing a severe operation in the hos- pital, died on Tuesday morning, Oct 20, and having no one to bury him but a poor sister, she earnestly solicits the smallest donation from any gentleman who knew him, to enable her to defray the funeral expenses. The smallest donation will be thank- fully received at Nat Langham's, Mitre, St Martin's- lane. Martin Burke, so well known at the " Ring side" as a very active and obliging assistant to the commissary, takes a benefital: the Black Horse, Old Boswell- court, Strand, on Monday evening, Oct 26, under the management of Messrs Cooke, Shepherd, Bond, and Mike Cocklin. BENEFIT EOB G. CBOCKETT.— In consequence of Bob Travers being prevented from winding up with Crockett at his benefit, on Monday, Oct 26, at Richardson's, the Blue Anchor, Church- street, Shoreditch, Mickey Gannon has kindly consented to take the place of the gallant darkie. SHOCKEB SHIPP'S MONUMENT.— We have received35s from Mr Shields, of the Essex Arms, Victoria Dock- road, from a customer signing himself A. P., on behalf of this monument. Shipp's bro- ther can have it by calling at our office. Young Hartley takes a sparring benefit on Tuesday, Oct 27, at Jem Mace's, Old King John, Holywell- lane, Shoreditch. We cannot insert challenges from unknown men unless pro- perly authenticated. Neither can we in future insert acceptances of challenges where no address is given by the challenger, unless under peculiar circumstances. Young Welsh is surprised at Jones challenging him at 8st 101b, ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Belt's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. Young Reed, professor of the noble art of self- defence, at the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily from twelve till five, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gloves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen attended at their own resi- dences. Gloves, dumb bells, and all gymnastic implements for warded to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of a re- mittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. THE BLUE BOAB'S HEAD, LONG- ACRE.— Programme: This evening the grand harmony in the fine saloon ; Mr R. Shanks the chairman, Mr Roberts conductor. These meetings are the first in town, and are gatherings at which friends and neighbours, as well as casual visitors, country or otherwise, can enjoy one of the pleasantest evenings with the dulcet warblers. " On Monday, Oct 26, a rare treat for the Canine Fancy, the exciting match between Mr Pickering's renowned Piggy to destroy 54 rats against Mr Arthur's celebrated Nelly's 50, for £ 30, and many other bye- contests will be decided, for which an abundant supply of vermin have been secured. Wednesday, Oct 28, the great dog show; Mr Sansom, chair, exhibiting his prize Scotch terriers; Mr Jones, vice, his famed Maltese. " Good wine needs no bush;" but such is the success of the famed " Blue Pig," that no an- nouncement is necessary, except to give the principal events. Mr W. Tupper's name is alone a guarantee of all being serene— one trial ensures the repetition of calls a hundred fold. BLUE ANCHOB, CHUBCH- STBEET, SHOBEDITCH.— Continued and deserved success attends the great harmonic gatherings, and on Wednesday, Oct 28, Mr A. Ladd, the renowned baritone, will muster the host of warblers, and it will be a rare treat in the largest saloon in London, capable of holding 500 persons. Spar- ring every Saturday evening, the conductor being the most accomplished professor of the day, George Crockett, who gives lessons also at all times privately, and can be heard of by a letter being addressed as above. Both the gallant Napper and Furze, one of the gamest of the game, will show in the sparring this evening, when it will be an unparalleled treat by first- rates, aspi- rants, novices, amateurs, & c. Mr W. Richardson's is the first of sporting drums. It is hoped that all will pay Furze and Napper for their colours as promised. Jemmy Shaw's Retreat, his new house, the Crown Tavern, Thanet- street, Burton- crescent, near Judd- street, Euston- square ; this evening, also Oct 25 and during the week, Jemmy will be glad to see all friends over a social glass. Harmonic meetings will be holden every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, under talented management. Next Thursday Jemmy himself will preside, faced by Mr Douglas, assisted by several talented friends. Wines, spirits, & c, of the finest quality. Great altera- tions aud improvements at theabove house are in progress. Jemmy Shaw is also to be found at his old Queen's Head, Crown- court, Haymarket, every Friday evening, glad to see all friends. PBINCE OF WALES, LONDON- ROAD, DEBBY.— Jem Cowiishaw is always at home to teach gentlemen the manly art of self- de- fence, at any hour of the day. Public sparring every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evening, under the superintendence of the scientific Jem himself, assisted by Young Smith, who is matched to fight Clarke. This is the house where the whereabouts can be ascertained for the fight between Smith and Clarke, which comes off' on Tuesday, Oct 27. If you want to see some good sport, call at the Prince of Wales. This evening there will be some first- rate sparring. Private sparring every Wednesday and Friday evening. BOB FBAVERS, THE SUN AND THIBTEEN CANTONS, CASTLE- STBEET, LEICESTEE- SQUARE.— At this famed sporting establish- ment, where the best of talent can be found, also Marsden, the coming man. Harmony in the large room every Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, Oct 28, the chair will be taken by Marsden,- faced by Young Broome, assisted by a host of talent. Public sparring on Monday and Saturday, under the superintend- ence of Professors Jones and Hawkes. Their private class every Thursday evening. Private lessons given by Bob himself. At G. Brown's, the Bell, Red Lion Market, Whitecross- street, St Luke's, sparring every Monday and Saturday evening. This evening the new candidate for the Championship ( tfeishing 16 stone, height 6ft 7£ in) will attend, and set- to with Joe & csb, or any other man. Concert every Tuesday evening. On Tuesday Oct 27, the chair will be taken by Mr J. Regan, faced/ by Mr M. Collins, when a great muster is expected. The renowned little Jemmy Herbert takes a benefit at the above house on Monday, Oct 26. The Jolly Trumps meet every Wednesday evening. THE GEAND SPABBING GYMNASIUM OF NAT LANGHAM.— Verily if real English boxiug is required, it is to be found here every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, the success arising from the renowned and scientific Jc oCobley being the conductor, who also gives lessons from twelve to four and eight to ten daily, Job being considered the best professor of the day. Harmony commences on Friday, when the listed vocalist and grand tenor from the Holborn Music Hall will attend, by the kind permission ofE. Weston, Esq. OLD KING JOHN, HOLYWELL- LANE, SHOBEDITCH.— Sparring every Saturday and Monday evening, under the superintendence of renowned Billy Duncan. Jem Mace, the worthy host, begs most respectfully to inform his friends that he will be at home on the evening of Oct 25, to give information on the forthcoming events. The gallant Jem, trusting for the support of his friends and the public while in training, has left Mr J. Bardolph as manager of his house. JOE ROWE " AT HOME.''— The King's Arms, Smart's- buildings, Holborn ( late Dan Dismore's) is jubilant; the " opening night" was a bumper, for which Joe Rowe wishes to thank his friends, Jem Ward especially, for presiding. Every preparation has been made, and there will be pigeon shows, ratting, dog exhibitions, and first- rate harmony in the finest picture gallery in town. Let all who admire a straightforward sportsmen give Joe Rowe a call, whose catering is of the best. Prize Medal. Class A, No. 1, to the celebrated Joey Jones, for eccentricity, civility, and diversified talent. At the Royal Surrey Theatre a free benefit, Nov 26, patronised by Lord Winchelsea £ 3, Capt Bulkeley £ 2, Col Napier Sturt £ 2, John Day £ 1. David Plumb £ 1, Harry Wright £ 2, Fred Chandler £ 2. Subscriptions received at the William the Fourth, Albany- road, Camberwell, and at the Red Lion, Blackman- street, Borough. Dan Collins, Ship Tavern, Long- lane, Bermondsey, thanks those friends who have patronised his establishment, and begs to assure them that he will use every effort to insure their comfort and amusement. Lessons in pugilism at any hour of the day. Public sparring every Monday and Saturday evening, conducted by George Henley. An interesting^ glove tournay on this even- ing, This will be a rare treat to the admirers of the fistic art. The destruction by fire of the Royal Surrey Theatre did not take place, but that histrionic Temple will be open for the free benefit of the eccentric Joey Jones, Nov 26, when a host of talent, the great Unsworth, and Brian and Conolly will appear in conjunc- tion with the talented company. Joey's residence, 13, Adams- place, Borough. Public sparring every Monday at F. Beckwith's, Post Office Stores, Kennington- road; M. C., Dan Hawks. Kept very select. Harmonic meetings every Wednesday and Saturday. This evening a host of talent, for, the benefit of W. B. Chair taken by a well- known songster. Tom Bayers wishes us to say the performing mules still belong to him, and can only be hired by persons applying to him at 10, Belle Vue Cottages, Great Camden- street, Camden Town. BIRMINGHAM PBIZEFIGHTEES IN TBOUBLE.— At the Stafford Sessions, on Tuesday, Oct 20, Harry Allen, R. Packer, J. Robinson, and J. Davis ( all of Birmingham) were brought up for attending a late pugilistic contest, when Allen was fined £ 5, and ordered to find sureties for six months; Robinson and Packer 40s each, and to find sureties for six months; Davis to nine months' imprison- ment, and to find sureties at the end for six months. CHANGE RINGING.— On Saturday, Oct 17, the following company of change ringers met at Trinity Church, Holmfirth, and rang seven true treble peals, viz, Violet, Oxford, New London Pleasure, Duke of York, London Scholars, City Delight, and College Pleasure, each peal consisting of 720 changes, the whole making 5,040 changes, in 2h 55min. The men were placed as follows :— H. Ellis of HuddejdtaWi,. T. Haigh of Huddersfield 2, G. Clay of Huddersfield 3, J. W& ffira- of Hudderafield 4, R. White- head of Kirkheaton 5, C. Taylor of Armitage Bridge tenor. Con- ducted by G. Clay. Weight of tenor, lOcwt. On the 20th inst the following members of the St Martin's Society of Change Ringers, Birmingham, ascended the tower of of St Martin's Church and rang a peal of Stedman's cinques, com- prising 5,014 changes in 3h 30min with the tittums inverted and the eight behind the eleventh, the company stationed thus :— J. Perks 1, W. Haywood 2, J. James, sen. 3, J. Day 4, A. Cres- ser 5, J. Bannister 6, J. Newbold 7, H. Johnson 8, J. Biljingg- ley 9, J. Spencer 10, J. James 11, H. Green and T. Simpson tenors. The above was rung as a mourning peal to the memory of the late Mr J. Hopkins, a respected member of this society, and was t, composed by Mr H. Johnson, and ably conducted by J. Perks. , On Saturday, the 17th instant, the Independent Society of * Change Ringers of Ashton- under- Lyne paid a visit to Mottram, and rang on the bells of the parish church of that town a true and complete peal of Kent triple bob majors, comprising 5,184 j. . changes, which was composed by Mr William Sattinstall c£ Sowerby and conducted by Mr James Wood, and was finally com- pleted in two hours and 59 minutes. This is the first peal that has been rung there these last eight years. The ringers wer, e as follow :— T. Moss 1, T. Wroe 2, J. Wood 3, J. Gillett 4, 8. Kinder 5, W. Barber 6, S. Hunt 7, L. Broadbent 8. 137 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, OCTOBER 10, 1863. EACING IN FRANCE. CHANTILLY SECOND AUTUMN RACES ( FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) SUNDAY OCT 18.— Whether it was the attractions of the Confederacy's sale or the fine weather that induced so nmnv fashionables to put in an appearance at Chanfally last Sunday we cannot decide, but we have certainly never seen the hay and corn meeting at fcead- quarters so well attended before, including some well- known English Turfites; and amongst the equtpages on the course that of the Prince de Moachy was especially noticeable, being a handsome char- a- banc drawn by fou< r heavy Norman horses, with postilions Pressed after the fashion of the old regime; the novelty of the torn- out being that, although the style is so peculiarly FrencJi, tb ® postilions and outriders were Englishmen, and we are told that the prince, who has a chateau near Crei!, about twelve miles ifrom Chantiliy, has none but English servants about his establish- ment. The racing commenced with a Selling Plate over three miles', and four wretched performers came out for it, Solferino being the selected by the talent, but he got bowled over very easily by Fornarina, a daughter of Little Harry's dam, Old fraudulent. Eleven were brought together for the Inx des Reservoirs, for two year olds and upwards, and, by the bye, the weights for this race ought to be slightly raised, or else the race should be done away with altogether, for at present it is only a dangerous scramble, as light weights, such as can ride only 801b, can scarcely be found in France, and therefore trainers are © blsged to put up little inexperienced stable lads, who are per- fectly at sea on green two year olds, an instance of which we had in this event, for Niger and Pholoe feoth broke away, and ran a mile and a half before their Lilliputian jockeys could stop them, which occurrence, of course, greatly j eopardised their chances m the race. They both, however, ran very well, so that it is just on the cards one would have pulled through if they had started on equal terms with the others. As it was, M » n- tretout was landed the winner by a short head over La Zelee, Baron Daru also running third with La Fille du Diable, the best- looking young one of the lot to our mind, by The Nabob out of Eracas. The large field of fourteen came out for the Handicap, ior Which Banniere was made a tremendous favourite, though several quietly put down their pieces upon Seamandre on the • chance of his being in a good humour, and, as luck would have it, the rogue acted upon this occasion quite up to his form, and thereby several have landed really good stakes, for the odds against him were on a very liberal scale. Gentilbomme was entrusted with a goad deal of money at evens for the Prix de la Foret, but Mr Carter's stable, that has been in tremendous force lately in coining down upon the good things, upset this pot also with Eva, a neat, though rather leggy, filly by Allez- y- Gai- ment. The Consolation was also carried off by the same stable, for since Baden Races Good- by has been a stable companion to Grande Dame, whose Cambridgeshire friends were indeed greatly inspired by all this good luck, and certainly when we add it to Nobility's recent successes it does prove that the stable isjustnow in lirst- rate form. There are at present two very strong opinions in France as to Grande Dame's real pretensions for the Cam- bridgeshire, one party having adhered to the idea ever since the weights came out that she has a very great chance, and they found their opinion on the fact that she ran second to La Toucques in the French Oaks, which is just the Cambridgeshire distance, beating Conquette, who was third, and Pergola ; and again that she ran better than anything up to a mile and a quarter in the French Derby. All this 110 one can dispute, but she ran badly in the Grand Prix, which may be accounted for by her having run two severe races on the preceding Sundays, from which she had then evidently not recovered, and moreover the distance was about three parts of a mile above her reach. Those who think little of her chance found their opinion, however, on her Moulin performances, when she ran only just up to Guillaume le ' JCaciturne, at 141b, in the St Leger of France, and on the second day she could only just run a dead heat with Jonathas at 171b, these two performances tallying exactly • with each other so far as they went, because prior to Moulin it • was reported that Guillaume and Jonathas were tried at a dif- ference only of three or four pounds, and that the young one was the best. Grande Dame's friends, however, assert that Grande Dame was not Grande Dame at Moulin, and we in a great mea- sure concur with them, for the Moulin running generally has been reversed on more than one occasion since— as, for instance, take the running of Fleur de Mai, or of the two year old Comme- § a, Scuevola, and Dinorah. This, too, can easily be ac- counted for, as tbe heat during the months of July and August in France was something awful, and some horses, the same as • with individuals, are more affected by climate than others. We think it, therefore, safer to take Grande Dame's Chantilly running as a better criterion of her merits than any other, and, with only > 6st on her, this running must make her very dangerous. We saw her last Sunday evening just before she started for England, and liave never seen any animal more improved since the spring, having thickened and grown more powerful; her condition was also very perfect, being big, but full of muscle. One other advan- tage also in her favour is that she belongs to a very honest party, the high character her owner has maintained for more than thirty years on the Turf being a sufficient guarantee that she has gone to England to try her best for the Cambridgeshire, and that she • will run home for it every yard ; she is therefore a very safe one to back outright, and a still safer one to back for a place. We may add that she carries with her the good wishes of every racing man in France, and the money of a great many who are never conspicuous for throwing their pieces away. Canton- nade up to the time we are writing has, we believe, not gone, but supposing she does put in an appearance, Grande Dame must hold her safe through her running in the Caen Handicap withNobility. PRIX DU CONNETABLE of L, 500f, for three year olds and upwards ; entrance 120f; weight for age; tiie winner to be claimed for 1,5001'; three miles; 6 subs. M Lund's ch f Fornarina, by Monarque out of Frau- dulent, 3 yrs, lullb Webber I M Wilson's ckc Solferino, 4 yrs, 1201b Musgrove 2 M Lupin's b f Sarcelle, 3 yrs, loilb Kitchener 0 M Aumont's ell c Octave, 3 yrs, 1041b Spreoiy 0 Betting : 3 to 1 agst Soiferino, 7 to 2 agst Fornarina, and 5 to 1 each agst Sarcelle and Octave. Soli'erino started off with the lead and maintained it for nearly the first rouud; when Octave took up the running, followed by Solferino, Sarcelle, whilst Fornarina, in • which order they ran until coming into the straight for the last time, when Octave was beaten, as was also Sarcelle; whilst Forua- rina, waiting on the favourite to the distance, drew away from him at that point, and won easily by two lengths. Sarcelle was a bad third, and Octave a worse fourth. PBIX DES RESERVOIRS of L, 500f, for two year olds and upwards; entrance lOOf; weight for age; the winner to be claimed for 3, OOOf; sefen furlongs; 13 subs. M Yerry's b f Montretout, by Pedagogue out of Pana- cea, 4 yrs, HWlb Francis 1 Baron Daru's b f La Zelee, by Allez- y- Gaiment out of Demonstration, 2 yrs, oOib Jessie Bandy 2 Baron Daru's br f La Fiile du Diable, by The Nabob out of Fracas, 2 yrs, » olb Arnott S M Schickler's b c Le Fou, by Womersley out of Balaclava, 3 yrs, 11216 J. Watkins 0 M Reiset's ch c Leonidas, by Cossack out of yueeu of May, 3 yrs, 1121b. Bartholomew 0 Prince de Beauvau's b c Couriis, by Javelot out of f Nightcap, 2 yrs, 831b Alfred 0 Mr H. Jennings s bk c Niger, by Coiling wood out of Candida, 83lb Smith 0 Duke de Muruy's ch f Rosine, by Nuncio out of lia- sati, 2 yrs, 801b Walter 0 M Teisseire's b f Pholofe, by festival out of Eoline, 2 yrs, 801b Pettit 0 Count de Lagrange's b f Mdlie Mignon, by Stiug out of Henrietta, 2 yrs, 8olb Watkins, jun 0 M Lupin's b f Magique, by The Flying Dutchman out of Lanterne, 2 yrs, 8ulb Gittus 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst La Zeiee, 3 to 1 agst Le Fou, 4 to 1 agst Leonidas, 5 to 1 each agst Pholoe and Mdlle Mignon, and 6 to 1 agst Montretout. There was great difficulty in getting this lot off on anything like even terms, and at last, just as Count de Noiale was about to drop the flag, Niger and Pholofe suddenly broke away, and completely overpowering their jockeys, both ran light round the course, and completed the performance by jumping over the rails and bolting into atie town. As soon as the refractory ones were brought back, however, a tolerably good start was effected, the favourite taking the lead, followed by Le Fou, Niger, Pholoe, La Fille du Diable, Magique, and Mdlle Mignon in the order named, with Montretouc, Bosine, and Leonidas next, while Couriis brought up ttie rear, lhe favourite held a clear lead up the hill and into the straight, when Le Fou was beaten, but Niger, Pholofe, and La Fille du Diable continued next in pursuit of the leader to the distance, where they were joined by Montretout, • who drew up to La Zelee in the next few strides, and then a very exciting race home ensued between the two, the old one, staying a trifle the longest, gaining the judge's fiat by a short head, nearly two lengths separating La Filie du Diable from the pair, Niger • was close up, fourth; Magique fifth, Plioioe sixth, Mdlle Mignon next, and Couriis was last. The winner was not claimed. PBIX DES TRIBUNES ( Handicap) oi 3, OOOf, for three year elds and upwards; entrance lOOf, h ft; the second received 200f cut the stakes; one mile two furlongs; 28 subs, of whom 9 declared forfeit. M Verry's br c Scamandre, by Trajan or Peda- gogue out of Fair Helen, 3 yrs, 99ib Mortimer 1 M Reiset's b f Bannifere, 3 yrs, 951b Pantal 2 Baron Daru's ch f Astrolabe, 3 yrs, 801b Whitley 3 Mr T. Carter's b m Eclair, 5 yrs, 1061b W. Carter 0 M Schickler's ch c Provocateur, 4 yrs, 1151b J. Watkms 0 M Teisseire's br c Heurlys, 4 yrs, ll^ ib Chifney 0 M Du Garreau's ch m Barb d'Or, 5 yrs, 1081b Haigh 0 M Lupin's ch c Vaucresson, 3 yrs, 1071b . Kitchener 0 Mr H. Jennings's b c Don John, 3 yrs, 1051b .. C. Pratt 0 Baron d'Auriol's chin Lilas, 6yrs, luolb Hullock 0 Baron dAuriol's br f Infante, 3. yrs, 971b G. Pratt 0 Duke de Morny's b c Distingue, 3 yrs, 931b Spring 0 Baron Daru's br f Creole, 3 yrs, 9nlb Bundy 0 Mr H. Lunel's br cCaroulei, 3 yrs, 911b Webber 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Banniere, 7 to 2 agst Infante, 4 to 1 agst Vaucresson, 6 to 1 agst Barb d'Or, 6 to 1 ( at first 10 to 1) agst Seamandre, 7 to 1 agst Eclair, 8 to 1 agst Heurlys, an4 10 to 1 agst any other. At the third attempt the lot got away to a very good start, Distingue, Infante, and Caroulet being the three in front, followed by Scamandre, Provocateur, Astrolabe, and Heur- lys, then Barb d'Or, running very wide on the outside, and then came Banniere, Vaucresson, and Eclair, the rear being brought up by Don Jon, Lilas, and Creole. At the first turn Barb d'Or took first place, and down the straight, on the far side, Pro- vocateur got second, Caroulet going on third to the Stables, where he was beaten, and running into the dip opposite the Chateau Provocateur passed Barb d'Or, who then gradually fell back to the rear, and her place was taken by Scamandre up the hill, followed by Heurlys, Banniere, and Infante. At the White House Provocateur dropped back, and just at the Weil the race looked extremely doubttul between Heurlys, Banniere, and Sca- mandre, but the first mentioned retired at the distance, and it was quickly visible that Scamandre had the favourite quite safe, for Mortimer never moved on him all the way up, and the notorious rogue, for the nonce running very kindly, was landed a very clever winner by a length, two lengths separating Astrolabe from Banniere; Eclair, who came up through the beaten lot with such a rush at last, as to look even dangerous for a moment, was close up fourth. Heurlys was a bad fifth, Provocateur sixth, In- fante, Barb d'Or, and Vaucresson next; the last lot comprised Caroulet, Creole, and Lilas. PBIX DE LA FORET of 2, OOOf, for two and three year olds; en- trance lOOf ; one mile two furlongs ; 8 subs. MRT. Carter's b f Eva, by Allez- y- gaiment out of Junction, 2 yrs, 811b Watkins, j un 1 Duke de Morny's b c Gentiihomme, 3 yrs, 1161b .. .. Flatman 2 M Schickler's br c Loup de Mer, 3 yrs, 1121b J. Watkins 0 Prince E. de Beauvau's br f Mdlle du Chesnois, 2 yrs, 811b Flatman, jun 0 Betting: Even on Gentiihomme, 3 to 1 agst Mdlle du Ches- nois, and 5 to 1 agst Eva. Gentiihomme made the running, at- tended upon by Eva, the other pair lying off. When they had come fairly into the straight, Eva got slightly the best of tht favourite, and her young jockey listing her from this point all the way up, she maintained her advantage very gamely, and just managed to defeat Gentiihomme at last by a head, Mdlle du Chesnois finishing a very bad third ; Loup de Mer was a worse fourth. PRIX, DE CONSOLATION of 2, OOOf, for three year olds and upwards that have never won in 1863 any stake worth 2,500f; weight for age; maiden horses allowed 8lb ; one mile twelve furlongs ; 12 subs. Mr E. Carter's ch h Good- by, by St Germain, 5 yrs, 1221b. Rook I M Schiekler's ch c Jean sans Peur, Syrs, 1081b J. Watkins 2 M Aumont's b f Dame Blanche, 3 yrs, 1051b H. Pantal 3 M Aumont'schf Arapeur, 4 yrs, 1171b Spreoty 0 M Lupin's b c Roques, 3 yrs, 1001b Kitchener 0 M Vaillant's br f Blanchette, 4 yrs, 1171b C. Pratt 0 Count de Clioiseul's b e Rigolo, 3 yrs, 1081b Herser 0 M Fasquel's bk f Bouteille al'Encre, 3 yrs, 961b Flatman, jun 0 Betting : 2 to 1 agst Roques, 3 to 1 agst Jean sans Peur, 6 to 1 each agst Vapeur and Blanchette, and 7 to 1 agst Good- by. Good- by made the running, followed by Blanchette, Vapeur, and Koques, with Jean sans Peur next, and then Dame Blanche, Rigolo, and Bouteille a l'Encre. Excepting that Roques was beaten at the Stables there were but few changes to notice until reaching the White House, when Vapeur retired, and a little further on Blanchette was out of the race, Jean sans Peur and Dame Blanche getting on tolerable terms with the Italian representative at the distance, but notwithstand- ing a tremendous effort on the part of Watkins on Jean sans Peur he could never quite get up, and was defeated at last by a head; bad third; Rigolo, Blanchette, and Vapeur were the three next, beaten a long way; the favourite was last. THE CONFEDERACY'S SALE AT CMANTILLY. Seventeen lots belonging to Count de Lagrange and Baron Niviere were put up for auction in the grand stables at Chantilly last Sunday, before the races. The first three lots com- prised the stallions Palestro, Compiegne, and Ventre St Gris.. There was a bid of about 18, OOOf from the Go- verment, it was supposed, for Palestro, who has grown into aa . exceedingly good- lookii g horse, but the Castrates sent in a catmteij bid of 19,5 ® dl, which retained him in their possession, and for the other stamens there was not a bid. Lots 1 and 2 of the yearlings were Slid, the first a rather useful- looking filly out of Commelles, who went cheap to the Marquis de Langle, though Mr T. Carter gave the highest bid; the auctioneer, how- ever, with great unfairness, disallowing it. The other, a very neat, little colt out of Duchess, also going very cheap for l, G00f, tr, H. Jennings. The others, however, were not allowed to go tor nothing, and the buying in prices stopped anything like pur- chases. Lot 11, a fine slashing brown colt by The Flyu- rf Dutch- man out of Susannah ( Sonchamp's dam), called SoliteMe, struck us to be the best- looking, and lie was bought in for ' 8, OOOf, the next in point of appearance, to our mind, being © oltran, a fine powerful colt by Fitz- Gladiator out, of Golcoirfe, and very highly engaged in England, Mathilde, a filly by Stockwell out of Predestinee, had also a very long string of - engagements at- tached to her name, but we did not see much in her, although she was bought in for I4,600f, She following wore the only lots that were sold:— CAMELIA, br f, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Ooiamelles ( Marquis de Langle) , 510 DUNCAN, brc, by Cossack out of Duchess ( Mr H. Jennings) 1,000 HEINE DES FLECBS, b f. by Monarque out of Regrettee ( Baron Daru) I 5,600 ZEPHYR, gr c, by Grey Tommy out of Sauterelle ( Mr E. Carter) .. I, O50 CONTINENTAL RACES" AND STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. OCTOBER. Vincennes 25 NOVEMBER. Vincennes 11 La Marche 15 I Baden- Baden( Steeple Marseilles 1, 5, 8 I I Chases) 10 KELSO MEETING. Stewards: The Eight Hon the Earl of Haddington, the Right Hon Lord H. Scott, M. P. Judge and Handicapper: Mr R. Johnson. Starter: Mr W. Elliott. Clerk of the Course : Mr J. Usher. Kelso races have long occupied an important place in the sport- ing world, and this result has ever been mainly due to the liberal patronage of his Grace the Duke of Roxburgtie. This year the entries for the leading events were not so numerous as they have bees in previous years ; but that the high position of the meeting has suffered no diminution is sufficiently proved by the quality of the horses which arrived to contest for the principal prizes. For some weeks past, and daily as the time approached, the ex- citement regarding the leading events has been great and ever- increasing. Especially after the performance of Lioness at New- market last week, who had previously been entered for the Rox- burghe and Border Handicaps, and after it was ascertained for certain that she would make her appearance here, speculation run high regarding her, and the result most unequivocally confirmed the confidence of her backers, and maintained her newly- won prestige. Her most formidable rival, the Monk, was also in much favour, and certainly did not far belie the opinion of his friends. The race for the Kelso Plate also excited great interest— inferior, of course, to that attending the Roxburghe Handicap; and put- ting aside Lothians' King, who, from his mishap, had no chance, the result also verified the good judgment of the ma- jority. The only other noticeable event on the first day was the Bowmor. t Stakes, and this race derived its importance from the fact of most of the horses entered being owned by local gentlemen, but perhaps greatly more from another fact— that one of the com- peting animals was the property of the justly popular and re- spected clerk of the course, Mr Usher. Benvoirlich had twice be- fore carried off the same stakes; and the prestige he had thus gained, no less than the esteem in which his owner is held, con- tributed to his gaining a high place in the betting. The favour- able result is all the more creditable to the animal, as about a fortnight ago he met with a very untoward accident. It is needless to say that he was ridden with consum- mate skill; and no one could grudge the hearty ovation which was paid to Mr Usher when returning to scale. The weather was most favourable, being clear and bracing. Owing, however, to the recent amount of rain, the course was rather heavy, and thoroughly tested the " bottom" of the com- peting animals. The attendance of the general public was good, though the display on the Grand Stand was, owing to unforeseen and mournful events amongst some of the leading families, not so brilliant as we have seen. Special trains were run from both north and south, which brought their full complement of visitors. In the ring the muster of bookmakers was large, and betting went on very briskly. The following is a list of the more distinguished company we observed on the Grand Stand and on the course: Prince Frederick of Holstein, the Duke and Duchess of Rox- burge, the Marquis of Bowmont, Earl and Countess of Home, Earl of Buchan, Lord Charles Innes Ker, Lady Stratford de Red- cliffe, Hon Miss Canning; the Master of Lovat, Mr and Lady Susan Grant Buttie, Mr and Lady Charlotte Russell, Sir Thomas and Lady Louisa Moncrieff, Misses Moncrieff, Mr and Lady Geor- gina Balfour, Misses Balfour, Hon Mr Grey, Mr A. Montgomery, Misses Montgomery, Capt Edwards, Mr Forbes, Mr Whiteley, Mr Edwards, Miss Dalton, Mr Tod of Drygrange, Mr and Mrs Ker of Sunlaws, Sir William Scott, M. P.; Sir George Douglasof Spring- wood Park, Mrs Robertson, Ednam House; Mr Forbes, Mr Pyner, Captain Harrison, Mr J. Thornhill, Mr Lindall, Mi- Archibald Scott, Gala; Mr D. Henderson; Mr C. Henderson, Major Dickins, Mr R. Prescott, Dr James of Samieston, Captain Collingwood, Misses Collingwood, Captain the Hon H. Baillie Hamilton, Hon and Rev Arthur Baillie Hamilton, Sir Leith Hay, Col Nisbet, of Mersington; Messrs Ogilvie; Mr F. L. Roy, jun, of Nenthon ; Misses Elliott, of Lamberton; Mr Harry Scott, Mr Jas. Stormouth Darling, chief magistrate of Kelso ; Mr Elliot, of Clifton Park; Mr Boyd, of Cherry trees ; Mr Ord, of Muirhouselaw, & c, & c. The usual ball in connection with the race meeting took place in the Corn Exchange in the evening, and the attendance was fashionable and select. The hall was tastefully decorated, under the superintendence of Mr Bul- man, and formed a very neat and elegant ball room. The orches- tra, which was accommodated with an improvised gallery, was supplied by Mr Wallace, of Edinburgh, while the refreshment de- partment was most satisfactorily purveyed by Mr Oliver, of the Cross Keys. WEDNESDAY, OCT 21.— A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; the second saved his stake; three quarters of a mile ; 13 subs. Mr H. Owen's b f Persuasion, by The Cure, 8st 71b .. Midgley 1 Mr J. Holt's bk f Dawdle, 8st 71b Thomson 2 Mr S. Scott's ch f Tooi Tooi, 8st 71b Oram 3 Betting: 2 to 1 on Persuasion, and 4 to 1 agst each of the others. Won by a length; same between second and third. The ROXBURGHE HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10ft, and 5 only if declared, & c, with 200 added by his Grace the Duke of Rox- burghe ; winners extra; the second received 25 sovs out of the stakes; one mile and a half ; 19 subs, 6 of whom pay 5 ft. Mr Merry's b f Lioness, by Fandango, 4 yrs, 8st 71b ( including 91b extra) Heywood 1 Mr J. Saxon's The Monk, 6 yrs, 8st 51b ( inc 91b ex) .. Midgley 2 Mr Redhead's ch f My Mary, 4 yrs, " st 121b Grimshaw 3 Mr Temperley's ch f Alice, 3 yrs, 6st 81b Martin 0 Mr Temperley's be Joey Jones, 5 yrs, 9st 41b ( in- cluding 61b extra) Snowden 0 Mr Bowes's bk c Early Purl, 3 yrs, 7st lib Sellers 0 Mr I'Anson's b f Bonny Bell. 3 yrs, 6st 121b Marson 0 Mr C. Peck, jun's, b g Venison, 3 yrs, 6st 101b Whiteley 0 Mr Johnstone's b c The Serf, 3 yrs, 6st 61b Dixon 0 Betting: Even on Lioness, 2 to 1 agst The Monk, 5 to 1 agst Alice, 6 to I each agst Bonny Bell, The Serf and Early Purl, and 8 to 1 agst any other. A fine start was effected on the first attempt, the lot keeping well together all the way round, Joey Jones having a slight lead until they reached Berry Moss turn, when The Monk showed in front. At the bottom of the hill he was challenged by Lioness, and a splendid race home ended in the favourite winning by a neck ; three lengths separated the second and third ; Alice a good fourth. The STEWARDS' CUP of 50 sovs, given by the stewards of the meeting, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each; the second received half the sweepstakes; three year olds 7st 71b, four 8st 81b, five 8st 121b, six and aged9st; allowances and penal- ties; once round and a distance; 4 subs. Mr Kelloe ns b c Michael Scott, by West Australian, 3 yrs Oram 1 Mr T. S. Dawson's b f Lady Chavter ( h b), 3 yrs Dixon 2 Mr J. Iluddock ns b g Disk Swivelier, aged Bunting 3 Mr Elliot's ro f Lisette, 3 yrs Goodall 0 Betting: 3 to 1 on Michael Scott. The favourite waited on his horses to the distance, when he challenged, and won in a canter by three lengths. The BOWMOJIT STAKES of 3 sovs each, for horses bona fide the property of farmers, & c; weight for age, with allowances and penalties; the second received one- fifth of the stakes; profes- sionals 71b extra; one mile and a half; 9 subs. Mr Usher's b g Benvoirlich ( h b), aged, 12st 101b Owner 1 Mr J. Stenhouse's b f Nicetv, 3 yrs, lust 91b Stenhouse 2 Mr Waugh's b g D'Aubrey, 6 yrs, 13st 3ib Waugh 3 Mr J. Elliot's b gTam Olen( h b), 6yrs, 12st31b.... Mr Moore 0 Mr Atkinson's ck m Fidget, by Rabv ( h b), aged, 12st. Donkin 0 Mr Belaney's b f Clauda, by Cyclops, ( h b), 4 yrs, list 21b Owner 0 Mr Kelloe ns ch g Barney O'Hea, by Chitchat out of Try back, 3 yrs, lOst 91b Calder 0 Mr G. Oliver's ch g Lord Charles 5 yrs, 12st 31b Owner 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst D'Aubrey, 3 to 1 agst Benvoirlich, and 4 to 1 each agst Fidget and Nicety. Benvoirlich jumped off with the lead, which he maintained all round. At the distance he was challenged by Nicety, but, despite the best exertions of Mr Stenhouse, the old horse was very cleverly landed the winner by a head. The KELSO PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs; winners of any handi- cap of 100 sovs value after the declaration of the weights 71b extra; entrance 1 sov ( to the fund) ; one mile; 18 subs. Mr Kello ns Michael Scott, by West Australian, 3 y rs, 7st 71b Whiteley 1 Mr Winteringham's Saltant, 3 yrs, fist lib Marson 2 Mr Cowan's Certainty, aged, 6st 131b Dixon 3 Mr P. Penny cook ns Lothians' King, 5 yrs, 7st 131b Whittington 0 Mr E. A. Watson's Unfashionable Beauty, 3 yrs, 7st lib Martin 0 Mr Jenkinson's Enfield, aged, 6st lllb Clarkson 0 Mr Moore ns Spirit of Air ( late Little Baragh), 3 yrs, 5st 71b Kipling 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Lothians' King, 3 to 1 agst Saltant, 4 to 1 agst Michael Scott, and 5 to 1 agst Unfashionable Beauty. After two or three false starts, due to the temper of Unfashionable Beauty, the horses got away, Lothians' King taking the lead, which he kept until he fell. After the disaster to the King Michael Scott took up the running, and won in a canter by a length; Certainty an indifferent third, and Unfashionable Beauty a worse fourth. Enfield, who was last, walked in. THURSDAY.— The FREE AND EASY STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for all ages; allowances and penalties; the second re- ceived half the sweepstakes; seven furlongs; 4 subs. Mr W. Philip's Persuasion, by The Cure, 2 yrs, 6st 21b. Marson 1 Mr Barber's b c Donne Canne, 4 yrs, 9st 51b T. Aldcroft 2 Mr Redhead's ch f My Mary, 4 yrs, 8st lllb Clarkson 3 Betting: 3 to 1 on Persuasion, who won in a canter by a length; a bad third. The BORDER HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 3 only if de- clared, with 60 added ; winners extra; second saved his stake > two miles ; 15 subs, 4 of whom pay 3 sovs forfeit. Mr Barber's b c Donne Canne, by Neville, 4 yrs, 7 st 71b H. Grimshaw 1 Mr Temperley's b c Joey Jones, S yrs, 9st 31b ( In- cluding 51b extra) Snowden 2 Mr Bowes's bk c Early Purl, 3 vrs, 6st 121b Whiteley 3 Mr Redhead's ch f My Mary, 4 yrs, 7st 71b Clarksen 0 Mr I'Anson's b f Bonny Bell, 3 yrs, 6st 91b Marson 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Donne Canne, 2 to 1 agst Early Purl, 5 to 2 agst Bonny Bell, and 3 to 1 agst Joey Jones. My Mary jumped off with the lead and was soon twenty lengths in advance, which she retained for nearly a mile; Early Purl, Donne Canne, and Joey close together. At the back Bonny Bell, who was out- paced, pulled up, and My Mary retired into the rear. A beautiful race with the three ensued up the distance. Joey getting in front, but changing his legs, thereby lost about a length, but, quickly recovering himself again, got in front, and seemed to have the race in hand, but swerving within a few lengths of the judge's chair, Donne Canne beat him by half a length; a bad third. The Monk's number was telegraphed, but afterwards withdrawn, much to the chagrin of many who had freely taken 6 to 4' s^.^. about him from one or two industrious bookmakers. Mr Barber declared to win with Donne Canne. The AMATEUB WELTER STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 80 added; gentlemen riders; the second received 10 sovs out of the stakes; two miles; 11 subs. Mr N. M. Innes's g b Lamblauder, 5 yrs, 12st 41b Owner 1 Mr J. Elliot's br g Tam Glen ( h b), 6 yrs, 12st MrR. Calder 2 Lord C. Innes Ker's ch g Johnny ( h b), aged, 12st Owner 3 Mr Waugh's b g D'Aubrey, 6 yrs, 13st3ib Mr R. Waugh 4 Mr Usher's b g Benvoirlich ( h b), aged, 12st 71b Owner 0 Mr T, Stenhouse's br g Wellington, aged, 13st Owner 0 Mr Balaney's b f Clauda ( h b), 4 yrs, list 41b .... Mr Erskine 0 Mr Roberts ns b g The Doctor ( h b), 4 yrs, 12st.. Mr Bullock 0 Mr E. 1- 1. Maxwell's g g Glenluce ( h b), 6 yrs, 12st.. Mr Pringle 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Benvoirlich, 5 to 2 agst Lamblauder, and 3 to 1 agst Johnny. Lamblauder went in front on the fall of the flag, and led by several lengths, was never caught, and won by three lengths; a length between second and third. The INNKEEPERS' PLATE of 30 sovs; once round and a distance ; 5 subs. Mr Waugh ns b c Reviver, by The Cure, 3 yrs, 6st 21b ( carried 6st 31b) ( 25 sovs) Goodall 1 Mr J. Ruddock ns brg Dick Swivelier, aged, 7st 91b( 25) Reynolds 2 Mr Winteringham's br f Saltant, 3 yrs, 5st 131b ( 25) .. Maraon 3 Ilr Cowan's br m Certainty, aged, 7st 91b ( 25) Whiteley 0 Mr T. S. Dawson's b f Lady Chayter, by Bussborough out of Cocktail ( h b), 3 yrg, 5st 131b ( 25) Dixon 0 Betting : 2 to 1 on Saltant. Certainty made the running fully half way, when Dick and Reviver challenged, and the latter, in command from the distance, won by a length ; three lengths be- tween second and third. An objection to the winner on the ground of a cross was afterwards withdrawn. The winner was sold to Mr Winteriijgham for 78 guineas. The WELTER CT: P of SO sovs, given by his grace the Duke of Suceleuch, to a Handicap Sweepstakes of § sevs each, bft; dinners extra; the seeond received 10 sovs out of the stakes; gentlemen riders; professionals 71b extra; one mile W'd three quarters. Mr Calder's Michael Scott, by West Australian, 3 yrs, list51b Owner 1 Mr Brodie's Lothians' King, S yrs, 12st71b Mr Erskine 2 Mr Moore ns Weatherwise, 4 yrs, list 31b Mr Deans 3 Mr W. Hart's Miss Taft ( h b), 4 yrs, lOst 71b. MrG. S. Thompson 4 AlrE. A. Watson's Unfashionable Beauty, 3 yrs, list 111b ( including 71bextra) Snowden 0 Mr H. Ray ns ch g Johnny Cope( hb), aged, list 21b. MrDonkln 0 Mr Elliott's Lieette, 3 yrs, lOst 101b ( inc 71b extra) .... Austin 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Michael Bcott, 2 to 1 agst Lothians' King, 4 to 1 agst Miss Taft, and 5 to 1 agst Weatherwise. A capital start. All came close together past the Grand Stand, Weatherwise with a slight lead. They kept altogether till nearing the turn home, when Michael, the King, and the Beauty improved ttie pace, and, after a good race, his Majesty was beaten by a neck; a length between second and third. The TWEEDSIDE PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs; winners extra ; seven furlongs ; 16 subs. Mr Temperley's ch f Alice, by Lord of the Isles, 3 yrs, 7st31b Martin t 1 Mr C. Peck, jun's, b g Venison, 3 yrs, 7st 21b .. .. Whiteley t 2 Mr Winteringham's br f Saltant, 3 yrs, 5st lllb . . Clarkson 3 Mr Moore ns br or b g Spirit of Air, 3 yrs, 5st 101b. . Sellers 4 Mr J. Buddock ns br g Dick Swivelier, aged, 7st 31b. Goodall 0 Mr Pringle ns br f Lothians' Queen, 3 yrs, 6st 101b ( carried 5st 131b) Marson 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Alice, o to 2 agst Venison, and 3 to 1 agst any other. They ran in a cluster up to the distance, where Alice held a slight lead, but was collared by Venison opposite the Stand, and, after a magnificent struggle, Saltant joining the pair, a dead heat was the result; a head between second and third. DECIDING HEAT.— 6 to 4 on Alice. The two raced together till near the distance, when Alice held Venison safe, and won by a length. HIGHWORTH ( WILTSHIRE) RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES. THURSDAY, OCT 22.— These local races took place on the above day, on the lands belonging to Mr A. D. H. Freke, and were highly successful. The weather was all that could be desired, and attracted a great number of spectators to the scene of action. The sport was varied; flat racing, hurdle racing, in ad- dition to the steeple chase, making up the bill of fare. The whole of the officials carried the proceedings out in the most efficient manner, everything passing oft with the greatest eclat. The fol- lowing is the result of each race:— A RACE for ponies 13| hands high; I sov each, with 3 added; one mile and a half. Mr May's Little Wonder F. Henry 1 Mr Bay den's Crockford Lass Hewer 2 Mr Wheeler's Tom Tit 0 Mr Hewer's Jerry 0 Mr Kennard's Asiidown 0 Mr Smith's Blink Bonny 0 Won by the superior jockeyship of the M. D. A STEEPLE CHASE, for a silver cup, value 10 sovs; list each; over three miles of fair hunting country. Mr Ellison's Sheep's Eye, list Knight 1 Mr Phillips's Cockney, list Owner 2 Mr White's Susan, list F. Henry 3 Mr Ellison's Tartar, list Owner 0 Susan took the lead to the first fence, which they all cleared in good style, going on at a steady pace till they came to the brook, where i'artar made a blunder, throwing Mr Ellison and rolling on him, happily without any serious result; the horse getting on its legs went off with the others, running nearly a mile before he was stopped. All the other horses had cleared their leaps in beautiful order, Susan still leading, Cockney next, with Sheep's Eye in the rear, the three entering the winning field within two lengths of each other, where a most magnificent finish resulted in Sheep's Eye winning by half a length, Cockney beating Susan for second place by a length. A contretemps occurred at the end; Mr Phillips, on Cockney, in endeavouring to pass Sheep's Eye, nearly ran over the Clerk of the Course, and was forced to pull up, or else the result must have been different. HURDLE RACE of 1 sov each, with 3 added, for horses under 14F hand high ; mile and a half, four flights. Mr Giles's Napthalie Owner 1 Mr I'. Henry's Vixen Owner 2 Mr May's Little Wonder Rudd S Mr Bayden's Crockford Lass Good 0 Mr Clark's Brown Duchess Giles 0 Mr Kennard's Grey Tall Owner 0 Mr Kennard's horse refused the first hurdles, and was out of the race. Vixen led for some time, when Napthalie came out and won " hands down" by twenty lengths. HURDLE RACE of 1 soveacli, with3added; two miles; five flights. Mr A. R. Smith's Perfect Cure Owner 1 Mr Hewer's The Lawyer Owner 2 Mr Rawllng's Badger Owner 3 Mr Baker's Chance Ingram 0 Mr Allen's Lunatic F. Henry 0 Mr Hosier's Skyrocket Mills 0 Mr Kent's Such is Life Ship 0 The Perfect Cure made a waiting race until within a distance from home, running in an easy winner. A FLAT RACE of 1 sov each, with 3 added ; one mile and a half. MrPhytian's Doctress Mr Ellison 1 Mr Kennard's Grey Tail Owner 2 Mr J. Giles's Navthalie Mr Phillips 3 Mr Clark's Brown Duchess O wuer 4 Won easily. A FLAT RACE of 1 sov each, with 5 added; two miles. Mr Ellison's Tartar Owner 1 Mr Whitfield's Straw Yard Kennard 2 Mr A. H. Freke's Brilliant Hewett 3 Mr Hewer, jun's, The Lawyer Owner 0 Mr Kent's Such is Life Ship 0 A good race all through, Mr Ellison coming in a gallant winner. WEAVERTH0RPE ( YORKSHIRE) MEETING. TUESDAY, OCT 20.— Fine weather brought a larger attendance than had assembled on any previous occasion at Weaverthorpe. The sport passed off with great success. General Bixio unfortu- nately broke a blood vessel in the head in running for the second heat in the Hunters' Stakes, which otherwise he could scarcely have lost, according to his running in the previous heat. The CONSOLATION STAKES of 1 sov each, with 5 added; two year olds 6st, three 8st, four 9st, five 9st 81b, six and aged 9st 121b; heats, one mile. Mr Hodges's br c The Beau, by Teddington out cf Coquette, 3 yrs Jones 1 w o Mr Morris's br c Burton Agnes, 2 yrs Wray 2 dr Mr Eaman's b f Lady Rachel, 3 yrs Hesp 3 dr Betting: 2 to 1 on The Beau, 4 to 1 agst Burton Agnes, and 10 to 1 agst Lady Rachel. The Beau won in a common canter, and walked over for the second heat. The HURDLE RACE, for a Hunting Saddle; three year olds lOst, four list 21b, five list 101b, six and aged 12st; thorough bred 71b extra; one mile, over four hurdles. Mr Sanderson's br m Wild Wave, aged .... Mr Hornby 211 Mr Beswick's Girl in Blue, aged Mr Fletcher 4 3 2 Mr Hodges's General Bixio, 4yrs Mr Ford 1 4 dr Mr Walker's Gimlet, aged Mr Atkinson 3 2 dr Mr Dugglehy's Woman ia Black, 3 yrs .. Mr Summers 0 0 dr Mr Barker's Rue Bargain, 4 yrs Mr Butler 0 0 dr Mr Sollitt's Indian Lass, 3 yrs MrThornton 0 0 dr Mr Sharp's Caroline, aged Mr Le^ ard dis First heat: Betting— Even on General Bixio, 2 to 1 agst Wild Wave, and 3 to 1 agst Gimlet. Won easily.— Seeond heat: 3 to I on General Bixio, 5 to 1 agst Wild Wave, and 6 to 1 agst Gimlet. Wild Wave won by a short neck. General Bixio burst a blood vessel, as stated above.— Third heat: 5 to 1 on Wild Wave, who won in a common canter. The WEAVEHTHOBPE STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 10 added, did not fill. The following yearlings and horses in training, the property of Captain Macliell, are located, under the care of George BIoss, at Newmarket:— Farewell, chesnut colt., by Trabuco, dam by Hark- away, 2 yrs; Bacchus, brown colt, by Claret out of Mona, 2 yrs; yearling filly Sister to Bacchus; and a bay colt by Mr Milner out of Miss Eva. HEREFORD RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES.— The following stakes at this meeting close and name on Tuesday next, the 27th inst:— The Herefordshire Stakes, the Nursery Handicap, the Hurdle Race Handicap, the Grand Annual Steeple Chase, and the Aristocratic Handicap. For the convenience of owners and trainers, Messrs Weatherby will receive nominations at New- market. The following hunters, hacks, and carriage horses, the property of the late Earl Beauchamp, were sold, together with other sur- plus live stock, at Madresfield, Malvern, by Mr Bentley, on Monday last:— Hacks and Carriage Horses: Rocket, aged ( Mr J. E. Leveson Gower), 57gs; black mare, aged ( Rev Mr Stone), 20gs; Black Cherry, aged ( Mr C. Stokes), 37gs; chesnut gelding, 5 yrs ( Mr Rice), 77gs; bay fillv, by Brilliant, 4 yrs ( Mr Lakin), 23gs; black pony, aged ( Lord Sudeley), 30gs; chesnut pony, 6 yrs ( Mr Calder), 27gs.— Hunters: GrimstoH, bay gelding, by Verulam ( Rev J. C. Middleton), 73gs; Sportsman, bay gelding ( Mr R. Hemming), SOgs; Carlisle, bay gelding, 7 yrs ( Mr Morgan), 156gs. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. WORCESTER AUTUMN MEETING, 1863- Nov3.— The WORCESTER AUTUMN HANDICAP; one mile and three furlongs; 65 subs, 29 of whom declared, age st lb / Gibraltar 6.. 9 4 Umpire 6.. 8 8 Twilight a.. 8 8 Lioness ( inc 101b extra) .. 4.. 8 6 The Knave .. .. 4.. 8 6 Croagh Pat: ick. 5.. 8 5 Exchequer 4.. 8 2 Qnof Trumps. .4.. 7 10 Costa 4.. 7 8 Br c by Stock- well out of Crochet 4.. 7 8 Colonel Crocket 5.. 7 6 Nov 4.— The GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP ; four miles; 13 subs, 5 of whom declared age st lb age st lb Doncaster.... .. 6. .7 4 Fanfaron 3. .6 5 Brighton .... .4. 7 4 Cadiz 3. .6 4 Conundrum .5. 7 3 Topsy 3. .6 3 4 7 0 Tiptoe 4. 6 3 Somebody's F by Leopold— Luggage .. . a. .7 0 Mollv 4. .6 3 Baldwin .... .. 3. .6 12 Chaff 3. .6 0 Lapidist .4. 6 11 Summerside .. 3. .6 0 King of Utopia. 3. .6 10 Trap 3. .6 0 Don John.... .5. .6 9 Schoolmistress. 3. .6 0 Donny brook .. 3. .6 8 Lady of thelsles3. .5 12 Hadji Stavrcw .. 4. .6 7 Canzonette .... 3. .5 10 Roman Bee ,. .. 3. .6 6 Pearl Diver.... 3. .5 7 The rest pay 3 sovs each i st lb age st Pi Medora a.. 12 0 Romeo a.. 11 9 Jealousy a.. 11 11 YallerGal .... a.. 10 13 Freshman .... a.. 11 9 Socks 10 3 The rest pay 5 sovs each, The STEEPLE CHASE FREE HANDICAP ; two miles; 21 subs. age st lb Reporter ( inc 51b extra) ,... 4.. 9 11 Worcester .... a.. 9 10 age st lb Lincoln a.. 11 7 Mytton 6.. 10 5 Nereus a.. 10 0 Grey Peter.. .. a.. 10 0 Shindy ( late Thubbero- rum( hb) .. a.. 10 0 Ironsides 5.. 9 12 st lb Rapture 5.. 9 12 Sir Bobby 6.. 9 12 Confidence 6.. 9 12 Elcotlass( hb) 5.. 9 10 Princess 5.. 9 10 Ocean Witch .. .. 9 10 The Gift a.. 9 8 The Screw .... 6.. 9 8 age st lb Emblematic .. 5.. 9 Gold Dust .... a.. 9 Silver Star ,... 6.. 9 Old Squire .... a.. 9 Over the Sea .. 4.. 9 Speedv 4.. 9 Arlescott ( h b).. 4.. 9 COURSING. WILTSHIRE CHAMPION MEETING- OCT 20, & c. Stewards: Lord Uffington, Messrs Brocklebank, Randall, and Bland. Flag Stewards: Messrs East and Long. Hon Sec: Mr W. Long. Judge; Mr Warwick. Slipper: T. Raper. The GREAT WESTERN CUP, at £ 5 each, 2 ft, for bitch puppies; the winner to receive £ 87, second £ 30, third and fourth £ 10 each, three winners of two courses £ 5 each, expenses £ 30 ; 49 subs, 21 of whom paid forfeit. Mr C. Randall ns w f Sea Sick, by Skew out of Desdemona ( June), beat Major Beasant's r b Bonnie Dorset, by Borderer— Bashful( June) Col Bathurst's f Bathilde, by Brewer out of Bapta, beat Lord Uffing- ton's bk w Belle of the Season, by Effort— Trip the Daisy ( June) Mr Jackson's bd Lady Derby, by Cauaradzo out of Anne ( Feb), beat Mr Hornby's r Harangue, by Nector out of Huntress ( Feb) Mr Brocklebank's r Bird weed, by David out of Sweetbriar ( Jan), beat Mr Smith's bd Sunbeam, by Son of Black Clouds— Ebbshom( March) Mr Read's f Robina, by David out of Rip ( May), beat Lord Sefton's r Shindy, by Shillelagh out of Scandal.< July) Mr Hele's bd w Volcano, by Canaradzo out of Niagara, ran a bye ( Jan) Mr Wilkins's r or f Humguftin, by Crown Prince— Liz ( March) LIVERPOOL AUTUMN MEETING, 1863. Nor 13.— The GREAT AUTUMN CUP, value 200 sovs, added to a Handicap of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, 3 ft ( to the fund) if declared by noon on Thursday the 29th of October; winners of any handicap after Oct 22 of the value of 100 sovs 51b, of two or 200 81b, and the winner of the Cambridgeshire Stakes 121b, the second 51b extra ( extreme penalty); one mile and three quarters; 87 subs. If the highest weight accepting be under 8st 121b, it will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. age st lb Odine 3.. 6 3 Black Deer .... 3.. 6 St Lawrence .. 4.. 6 Sea Nymph.... 3.. 6 2 Amazonian .... 3.. 6 Trumps........ 3.. 6 Bright Cloud .. 3.. 6 M Philippe .... a.. 6 * Merry Maid .. 4.. 6 Ladvofthelsles. 3, .6 Chaff 3.. 6 Barchettina.... 3.. 6 King Charming. 3.. 5 12 Pearl Diver .... 3.. 5 12 Trap 3.. 5 12 a ge st lb ige st lb Caller Ou 5. .9 2 Jack of Hearts. 3. .6 12 Bally Edmond. 5. .8 12 Anfield .3. .6 12 Fair water 5. .8 9 Bonemian .3. .6 12 Oldminster ... 5. .8 8 Donnybrook . .3. .6 12 Lioness 4. .8 6 Catch'em Alive. 4. .6 10 Croagh Patrick. 5. .8 6 Blithfield .3. .6 10 The Knave ... 4. .8 2 Conundrum... .5. .6 10 Umpire 6. .8 2 Somersault ... .5. .6 10 * TheMonk ... 6. .8 2 Weatherwise . .4. .6 10 Aurelian 5. .8 2 FlashinthePan. a. .6 9 Costa 4. .7 12 Dr Syntax ... .3. .6 9 Dulcibella ... 6. .7 10 Dunkeld .3. .6 8 Hurricane ... 4. .7 10 Fantail .3. .6 8 Carisbrook ... 4. .7 10 Earl of Surrev. .4. .6 8 OldOrangeGirl. 3. .6 8 Exchequer ... 4. .7 9 Golden Pledge. .3. .6 7 Knutsford ... 5. .7 9 Kingswood ... .3 .6 7 Magnum Bo - Early Purl .. .3 .6 7 num .4. .7 8 Damascus..,. .5 .6 6 Camerlno .5. .7 6 * Agag .4 .6 6 Lothians' King. 5. .7 6 J acko'Newbury 3 .6 5 Gardener .5. .7 6 * Bryn Gwyn .4 .6 5 Loiterer .6. .7 6 * Moula .4 .6 4 My Mary .4 .7 5 Dollar .3 .6 4 La Toucques . .3 .7 5 * Kiiligrew ... . a .6 4 Stanton .5. .7 4 Tiptoe .4 .6 4 Wynnstay ... .5. .7 4 Baldwin .3 .6 4 Berkeley 5. .7 4 Theresa .4 .6 4 Hadji Stavros. .4. .6 13 Real Jam .4. .6 3 Warminster... .4. .6 13 3 Leonora 4. .6 13 Muezzin 3.. 5 10 Venison 3.. 5 10 Laertes 3.. 5 * Almack 3.. 5 Nebula 3.. 5 Thalestris 3.. 5 * Jack's Alive .. 3.. 5 Village Belle .. 3.. 5 Br g by Wild Dayrell out of Springbok's dam 3., 5 Cock Robin.,., 4.. ( pd) Kangaroo 3..( pd) Oakapple 3..( pd) Those horses marked thus (*) having been entered without the know- ledge of their owners, will be struck out at the time, prescribed unless specially ordered to remain in. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863. OCTOBER. Newmarket Houghton 2S NOVEMBER. Worcester 3 1 Liverpool Autumn. .10 I Leamington ., Hereford 5 | ShrewsburvAutumniB | INDEX TO CLOSING OF STAKES, Mr Jackson's w bd Lilly Vic, by Canaradzo out of Beauty ( Jan), beat Mr Holes's bk Whimsical, by Barrator out of Integrity ( April) Lord Sefton's r Syringa, by David out of Sweetbriar ( Jan), beat Mr Mercer's r Peep o' Day, by David out of Spirte ( Jan) Mr Mercer's bd Porcupine, by Rsbin Hood out of Lady ( Jan), beat Mr Morant's w Kenipton Lass, by High Pressure out of Molly Mr Hornby's f Huncamunca. by Joshua out of Sister to Gauzewing ( May), beat Major Besaut's r Belle of the Barracks, by Borderer out of Bashful ( June) Mr Saxton's bk Scutari, by David out of Fair Nell, beat Mr Denton's f Ring, by Stamp out of Sister to Klaphonia ( May) Mr Smith's w bk Shadow, by David out of Ever ( May), beat Lord Sef- ton's r Savourneeu, by Shillelagh out of Secret Treasure ( March) Mr East's bk w Enchantment, by Cantab out of Elegant, beat Mr Henry's bk Hecuba, by Cautab out of Lurline ( Jan) ( i dr) Mr Allison's bk w Alliance, by Clipper out of Patch, beat Lord Sefton's r Simper, by Flapdragon out of Shyface ( May) Bathilde beat Sea Sick ( 1 dr) Birdvveed beat Lady Derby Robina beat Vrolcano Syringa beat Lilly Vic Birdweed beat Bathilde Syringa beat Robina ( 2) Bird Weed beat Syringa Huncamunca beat Porcupine Shadow beat Scutari Alliance beat Enchantment IV. Huncamunca beat Scutari Alliance ran a bye Huncamunca beat Alliance The DRUID CUP, at £ 5 each, £ 2 ft, for dog puppies; the winner to receive £ 90. second £ 30, third and fourth £ 10 each, four winners of two courses £ 5 each, expenses £ 30; 47 subs, 15 oi whom paid forfeit. Lord Sefton's r Sackbut, by David out of Sweetbriar ( Jan), beat Mr Smith's be t d Stockwell, by Cautab out of Euna( Jan) Mr Faggle's f Fordham, by Goorkahoutof Finesse ( May), beat Mr Henry's f Heytesbury, by Woodman out of Nancy Dawson ( April) Mr Allison's be Amesbury, by David out of Alboni ( March), beat Mr East's be Experiment, by Effort out of Riotess Lord Sefton's f Miamrock, by Shillelagh out of Stella ( March), beat Mr Saxon's bk Stainboul, by David out of Fair Nell Mr Goater's f w Merry Heart, by Paramount out of Britannia, beat Lord Sefton's r w Samaritan, by David out of Sweetbriar ( Jan) Mr Holes's bd Xenoplion, by Canaradzo out of Regalia ( April), beat Lord Sefton's bk w Skull Cracker, by Shillelagh out of Scandal ( July) Mr Morant's ok Strychnine, by Little Wonder out of Minuet, beat Lord Ufiingtoti's be Tam o' Shanter, by Effort— Trip the Daisy ( April) Mr Simpkin's bk w Stockbridge, by Major out of Plausible ( April), beat Mr llenty's bk Ilirundo, by Picton out of Anne of Corby ( May) ( l) Mr Fowie's bk w Figheldean, by Major out of Plausible ( April), beat Mr Lloyd's w f Longfellow, by Cipper out of Patch Loru Craven's r Crimson Spark, by Skyrocket out of Golconda ( Jan), beat Mr Henry's r Heritage by Woodman— Nancy Dawson ( April) Mr Loder's r Levi, by David, dam by Czar ( March), beat Mr Denton's bk w Donation, by Peer out of Patience ( May) Lord Sefton's r Soloman, by David out cf Sweetbriar ( Jan), beat Lord Grey de Wilton's Gillie Callum, by Effort out of Gauzewing ( March) Mr Campbell's r Oliver Cromwell, by Slogan out of Maid of Lockar, beat Mr Begbie's r Brutus, by Barman out of Flea (. May) Mr Goater's^ r The Ranger, by Paramount out of Britannia— ran a bye, Mr Ksdaile's f Major homo, by out of Majesty— disqualified Col Bathurst's f Birdhill, by Brewer out of Bapta ( March), beat Mr Stocker's bk Scottish Chief, by Jeffrey out of Spirit of the Rhine Mr Reed's r or f Nemo, by David out of Rip, beat Mr R. Loder's r w Laban, by David, dam by Czar ( March) Sackbut beat Fordham Shamrock beat Amesbury Xenophon beat Merry Heart Stockbridge beat Strychnine Sackbut beat Zenophon Stockbridge beat Shamrock Sackbut beat Stockbridge IV. Crimson Spark beat Fighildean Levi beat Solomon Oliver Cromwell beat Ranger Birdhill beat Nemo ( 2 dr) Crimson Spark beat Levi Oliver Cromwell beat Birdhili Oliver Cromwell beat Crimson Spark The LADIES' PLATE, at £ 5 each, for bitch puppies; the winner to receive £ 70 and Bracelet, second £ 25 and Brooch, third and fourth £ 10 each, three winners of two courses £ 5 each, expenses £ 30. Miss Deighton ns f Donna Maria, by Woodman out of Fairy Dream, beat Mrs Long ns be w, Lapis Lazuli, by Lapidist— Kissing Crust Miss Farnsworth ns f w Sylph, by Flashman out of Elplnn, beat Miss Jebb ns r Topaz, by Keraunus out of Termagant Miss Smith ns w f Snowflake, by Cantab out of Euna, beat Mrs Swain's bk t Sweetbriar, by Cantab out of Euna Mrs R. C. Long ns bk Lightly Tread, by Cantab out of Lurline, beat Mrs Mercer's w bk Patch, by Paramount out of Chivalry Dame ( 1) Miss A. M. Hornby ns bk Hope Ever, by Black Adder out of Lucksall, beat Miss Bluudell ns r Blister Fly, by Flapdragon— Shyface Mrs Shittler ns f w Silkstone, by Lapidist out of Butterfly, beat Mrs Qulhainpton ns be Matilda, by Effort out of System Lady Blanche Craven's bk Cordelia, by Regan out of Mazourka, beatMrs T. Jeuner ns be Jewel, by Beacon outof Hindus Miss Ellis ns be w Emily, by Seacombe out of Hurricane, beat Mrs Enty ns bk Here I Am, by Picton out of Ann of Corby Miss Allison ns bk w Artf ul, by Brewer out of Haidee, beat Miss Ren- dell ns r Risk, by David out of Fair Nell Mrs East ns bk Extravagant, by Effort out of Riotous, beat Miss Ma- ther ns f w Beauty Unadorned, by Sea King— Sister to Beauty ( 1) Mrs Beale ns r Sparkle, by shillelagh out of Stella, beat Mrs Lea ns bk Sea Serpent, by Blackadder out of Lucksall Mrs C. Long ns bk w Libna, by David out of dam of Endurance, beat Mrs Brocklebank ns r Beaumaris, by Seacombe out of Kitty Floyd Mrs Randell ns r Revoke, by General Havelockoutof Stumps, beat Mrs Loder ns r w Leah, by David, dam by Czar II. Sylph beat Donna Maria Suowfldke beat Lightly Tread Silkstone beat Hope Ever Cordelia beat Emily ] Snowflake beat Sylph Silkstone beat Cordelia Snowflake beat Silkstone IV. I Artful beat Extravagant Libna beat Sparkle ( 1) Revoke ran a bye Revoke beat Artful Libna ran a bye Libnah beat Revoke The CHALLENGE CUP, at £ 6 10s each, for all ages; the winner to receive £ 105, second £ 33, third and fourth £ 10 each, four winners of two courses £ 5 each, expenses £ 30. I. Mr Brocklebank's bk b Bowfell, by Judge out of Rhapsody, beat Mr Jebb ns bk b Black Bess, by Lincolnshire Columbus Lord Sefton's be b Sapphire, by Skyrocket out of Seacole, beat Mr Shit- tler's bk d Soapstone, by Lapidist out of Bermuda Lord Ufflngton's bd d Retribution, by David out of Vengeance, beat Mr W. Long's f b Lily of Killarney, by Brewer out of Lurline Mr Bowles ns r d Locum Tenens, by David out of Sophia, beat Mr Poole's r d Close Shaver, by Exusis out of Heclas's dam Mr Mathews's f b Mermaid, by Skyrocket out of Melon, beat Lord Sef- ton's bd d Streamer, by Shooting Star out of Sylph Mr Fell ns bk w d Malcolm, by Selby out of Charge, beat Mr Simkins's w bk d September, by Major out of Plausible Mr Lea's bd b Hypatia, by Dot and Go One out of I's So Wicked, beat Mr Walker's r b Gipsy Queen, by Miller or Consequence out of Governess Mr Jefferson's r b Imperatrice, by David out of Java, beat Mr Deigh- ton's r b Donna del Lago, by Oakball out of Woodpigeon Mr Henry's bk b Henrietta, by Regan out of Lady Clara, beat Mr Es- daile's f d Silversides. by David out of Bittersweet Mr Codling's r b Comedy, by Mechanic out of Red Star, beat Mr Henry's bk w b Heroine, by Regan out of Lady Clara Mr H. Jenner's r d Ingoldby, by David out of Sophia, beat Mr Saxton's w f b Stitch, by Star of Surrey out of Patch Lord Grey de Wilton's bd w Glen;! ower, by David out of Gauzewing, beat Mr Blundell's be w b Be Careful, by Seagull out of Bude Light Mr Qulhampton's bk w b Malapert, by Selby out of Charge, beat Mr Smith's bk w d p Salisbury, by Regan out of Editha Mr Mercer's bk w b Perseverance, by Paramount out of Pretty Polly, beat Lord Craven's be d Coichicum, by David out of Cure Mr Bland's bit b Belle of the Village, by Black Cloud out of Prizeflower, beat Mr W. Long's r w d Locus Standi, by David out of Sophia Mr Jett'erson's f b Infanta, by Judge out of Lady Annie, beat Col Bathurst's f b The Bee, by Brewer out of Hornet II. Sapphire ran a bye— Bowfell dr Retribution beat l. ocumTenens Mermaid beat Malcolm lmperatrice beat Hypatia III. Henrietta beat Comedy Ingoldsby beat Glendower Perseverance beat Malapert Infanta beat Belle of the Village Ingoldsby beat Henrietta Perseverance beat Infanta Sapphire beat Retribution Imperatrice beat Mermaid The BEACON HILL STAKES, at £ 3 each, for bitch puppies: the win- ner to receive £ 20, second £ 7, third £ 3, expenses £ 6; 12 subs. Mr Loder's r w d Leah, by David, dam by Czar, beat Mr Jebb ns f b Topaz, by Keraunus out of Termagant Mr Jebb us w f Sea Sick, by Skew out of Desdemona, beat Mr Holes's bk Whimsical. Mr B. Bruce's r b Berengaria ( late Matilda W ynne), by Monarch out ® f Showgirl, beat Mr Smith's r b Sincerity, by Cantab out of Euua Mr Sliittler's r b Sweetlips, by Lapidist out of Kissing Crust, beat Mr Begbie's f w Brunette, by Jacobite out of Baroness Lord Uftlngton's bk w Belle of the Season, by Cantab out of Trip the Daisy, beat Mr Lea's bd Miriam, by Joshua out of Jessie Mr Lea's bk Sea Serpent, by Black Adder out of Lucksall, beat Mr Henry's bk Hecuba, by Cantab out of Lurline II. Leah beat Sea Sick i Belle of the Season beat Sea Berengaria beat Sweetlips | Serpent The BULFORD STAKES, at £ 3 each, for dog puppies ; the winner to receive £ 17, second £ 6, third £ 3, expenses £ 4; 10 subs. Mr Loder's r or f Luke, by David, dam by Czar, beat Mr C. Randall's r Reuter, by Improvement out of Little Sal Mr Allison's bk Allover beat Mr Denton's bk Dispute, Mr Lloyd's be Landgrave, by Paramount out of Chivalry Dame, beat Mr Begbie's bk w Bannister, by Jacobite out of Baroness Mr Terrell nsf Boomerang, by Brewer out of Bapta, beat Mr Denton's f Rifle, by Mr W. Long's r Lighterman, by Linkboy, beat Mr East's be Experiment, by Effort out of Riotous. II. Luke beat All- over I Lighterman ran a bye Landgrave beat Boomerang | The STONEHENGE STAKES, at £ 3 each, for all ages : the winner to receive £ 15, secsnd £ fi, expenses £ 4; 8 subs. I. Mr Deighton's r b Donna del Lago, by Oakball out of Woodpigeon, beat Mr Elkington's f b Wild Hyacinth, by Bridegroom out of Lucy Mr Mercer's bk w b Patty, by Paramount out of Pretty Polly, beat Mr Fell's f w b Equality, by Flashman out of Elphin Mr Lloyd's bk b Littie Lina, by Regan out of Cordelia, beat Mr Saxton's f b Shadow, by Mr Codlin's bk b Contented Meg, by Gloucester out of Fanny Fickle, beat Mr Allison's r b Dinorah, by Sunbeam out of Flirt II. Donna del Lago beat Patty | Contented Meg beat Little Nina The BRIGMERSTON STAKES, at £ 3 each, for all ages; the winner to receive £ 15, second £ 6, expenses £ 3; 8 subs. Mr Simpkin's w bk b September, by Major out of Plausible, beat Mr Jenner's r d Israelite, by David out of Sophia Mr Jenner's r d Jackson, by David out of Sophia, beat Mr Henry's r d Hector Mr Allison's f b Antelope, by Arrian out of Astrea, beat Mr Lloyd's w r d Lifeguard, by Robin Hood out of Judy Callaghan Mr Shittler's bk d Soapstone, by Lapidist out of Bermuda, beat Mr Bland ns bd Spring, by Thankerton out of Soho II. September beat Jackson | Soapstone beat Antelope The AMESBUEY STAKES, for puppies. Capt Viner's Shadow beat Mr Mercer's r Peep o' Day Mr Jenner's r Jewel .. de Wllton' 3 bd Gbillie The RED HOUSE STAKES, for all ages. Mr Fell's Eaglet) Mr Jenner's r d Israelite Floorer ( late| beat Mr Long's r w d Locus Standi Mr Henry's bk w Heroine ilewmark( at noon) Oct 2* 3 Newmarket ( noon).. 27 Hereford 27 Liverpool ( noon)— 29 Ascot Nov 3 Beverley.., 3 Brecon..,, 3 BRIGHTON & S& 3 Doncaster Spr.. Nov 3 i Monmoutfe,.„. Doncaster Sept Epsom Spring 3 j Newmarket .. 3 Northampton Epsom Summer .... 3 1 Reading Goodyvood 3 | Stockbridge Hereford Leamington Hunt. Lewes 3 ! Stockton 8 J York Spring.... • S York August ,, > • Nov 3 3 3 3 3 In proof of the prosperous inauguration of the coursing season in the south, we have only to point to the lengthy lists of entries for theProduce Stakes, & c, hereandatAshdown. the latter meeting having for several years taken precedence of Amesbury, to which it gives a stimulus. At the Wiltshire Champion meeting up to 1857 the Great Western consisted of dog and bitch puppies, and the Druid Cup was for all- aged greyhounds; since that period they have been changed into produce stakes resembling the Oaks and Derby at Ashdown ; the Great Western being for bitch, and the Druid Cup for dog puppies. These, together with the Ladies' Plate and the Challenge Cup, combine to form a programme of unequalled attraction, and bring a great number of northern coursers to see the sport over these delightful plains. From the short interval which has elapsed since the successful meeting re- cently held at Ashdown Park, it might have been expected that the present gathering would have suffered in comparison ; but the indefatigable exertions of the hon secretary, Mr W. Long, have been again crowned with the success they merit, and a first- class gathering has been the result. The arrivals of grej'hounds from their various training quarters up to Saturday evening were very numerous, causing the animation in the quiet little town of Amesbury which invariably precedes a successful meeting. Beale, with 12 from theCroxteth kennel ( Lord Sefton's), arrived early in the week; J. Weaver with five of Mr Randall's ( Worcestershire), also arrived on Tuesday, of which unfortunately four went amiss before tbe draw. This number was increased by the arrival of six of Mr Allison's, five of Mr Begbie's, five of Col Bathurst's, one ef Mr Bland's, five of Mr Saxton's, and two of Mr Conquest's : Mr Lloyd sent four from the metropolitan district, Mr Jebb three. Mr Jackson two from Shropshire; two of Mr Deighton's, three of Mr Lea's, one of Mr Fuggle's, from Worcester; Mr Brocklebank three, Mr Blundell three, Mr Mather one, and Mr T. D. Hornby three, from Lancashire; Mr Jefferson two. Talbot and Son arrived at Durrington with 11, which included Lord Craven's, Lord Min^ eri's, and Mr East's, Eidge, with five of Lord Grey de Wilton's, and three of Mr Esdaile's, At the Bustard three of Mr Holes' were located. By Monday evening the arrivals were considerably increased, until upwards of 120 greyhounds were ready for the contest, ex- clusive of the Red House kennel, Mr Long's, Mr Jenner's, and others in the neighbourhood. On Monday evening the draw- took place at the George Hotel, Amesbury, after an excellent dinner, provided in Mr Davis's usual liberal manner, to which twenty- eight, sat down, presided over by Mr F. Long. The party included Mr Jefferson, Mr Brocklebank, Major Besant, Mr Bland, Mr Randall, Mr Henry, Mr Hole, Mr Stocken, Mr Mercer, Mr Saxton, Mr Quihampton, Mr East, Mr Lea, Mr Etherington, Mr Smith, Mr Denton, & c. It will be seen several of the habitues of the Wiltshire reunion were absent, and, amongst others, we regret to have to state the absence of Mr T. D. Hornby; Mr Allison's and Mr Begbie's was caused by serious indisposition ; their respective kennels, however, were strongly represented. Of the forty- nine subscribers for the Great Western Cup twenty- eight were drawn, and for the Druid Cup, of forty- seven nominations, thirty- two put in appearance, Mr Esdaile's nomination being disqualified for in- sufficiency of pedigree. The Ladies' Plate obtained twenty- six entries. The draw was got through without a mistake, and finished shortly after ten o'clock. Afterwards some specula- tion took place, but not to the extent we have witnessed it here. The meet for the first day was Stonehenge, at 9: 30 sharp. Tuesday morning was dull and overcast, causing unfavourable anticipations as to the weather. These, however, were fortu- nately not realised. On our arrival at Stonehenge a goodly num- ber had already congregated, and, punctual to time, Mr Long ordered the first; brace into slips for the Great Western Cup. The Great Western Cup— Bonnie Dorset and Sea Sick : Bonnie Dorset showed most speed, gained the two first turns, when she fell, Sea Sick then rushed to the front, and commandingly worked her game to the side of Virgo, where Bonnie Dorset again joined in, and immediately killed. Bathilde andBelle of the Season: The former, slightly on the inside, gained the first turn, when Belle of the Season drew up to her, but as the hare broke away, Bathilde left her opponent ( who appeared to tire), but coming again two or three exchanges took place, Bathilde again taking the hare, and working very close, ultimately pulled down her game very meritoriously. Lady Derby led Harangue, the hare running in a circle, but when going straight Harangue drew past, and led six to eight lengths to the road, where Lady Derby again took the hare from the inside, and afterwards won two thirds of a good course to Virgo. Birdweed was evidently faster than Sunbeam, scoring a number of points before the latter got in, who failed to do much before the course ended. Robina in a wild slip beat Shindy with a racing hare ; although Shindy at the commencement appeared the fastest, Robina gave a clear go- by, and^ won without doubt. Volcano ran a bye, Humguftin being absent. Lilly Vic and Whimsical : Immediately after leaving slips the hare bore round to Lilly Vic, who was very merry, and when putting the hare round to Whimsical. Vic went up on the inside and killed. Syringa well beat Peep o'Day, who ran wide from her turns ; Syringa bringing the hare round four lengths in advance, wrenched several times, and won well. Kempton Lass and Porcupine: The latter was the faster, and showed superior pace for the first half dozen points, Kempton Lass then got to work, but had never obliterated the early points, when she killed. Scutari ran in good form, and well beat Ring. Shadow outpaced Savourneentwo lengths, strongly wrenched twice, and killed. Enchantment and Hecuba ran an un- decided, after which the latter was drawn. Simper and Alliance: The latter led, but Simper drew past and gained first turn, when they went out of my sight.— The Druid Cup : Sackbut beat Stockwell about two lengths to the hare, and throughout a good course was always the faster. Fordham and Heytesbury : The former made the whole of the running, was never headed, and won in a canter to Normanton Gorse. Experiment led Amesbury from slips, but throughout a g « od trial Amesbury showed supe- riority. Shamrock and Stamboul: The former scored the early points until she let in Stamboul, who scored thrice, when Sham- rock fell, but the latter speedily recovering herself won decisively. Samaritan showed superior speed to the hare, but going wide at his turns, allowed the other's cleverness to gain the fiat. Skull- cracker was well polished oft'by Xenophon. Tamo Shanter led, and scored a succession of racing points, driving the hare amongst the foot people, when Pussy again broke away. Strychnine got to work, wiped off Tain's score, and won with a trifle to spare, when the hare escaped in Mornington Gorse. Hirundo and Stockbridge ran an undecided ; afterwards the former led, but going very wide at the first turn Stockbridge served, and got a lead of seve- ral lengths, which position he kept to the top of the Down and won well. Figheldean and Longfellow : The hare favoured Long- fellow in the run up, but when going straight the latter soon made a wide opening between them, and maintained a forward position to near cover, when Figheldean got in, drove the hare from cover, and afterwards won with some little to spare. Crimson Spark was some lengths faster than Heritage, who was never in front in a fair trial, Crimson Spark strongly wrenching to cover. Levi exhibited clever abilities, and hollowly defeated his opponent, Donation. Gillie Callum and Solomon : The latter led and wrenched; Gillie Callum thew drew past on the inside, and kept well on the line of his game for four or five strong wrenches, when Solomon again went to the front and well drove his hare to the top of the Down, where he stumbled; Gillie Calluro, in front, led out of my sight. Oliver Cromwell was more speedy than Brutus, but rushed fearfully, through which he nearly threw the course away; but coming with a go- by and kill, just won. Major Domo being disqualified from his pedigree being improperly returned, The Ranger ran a bye. Birdhill axd Scottish Chief: The former led, turned, and served himself, and again turned, putting in the Chief, whe led out of sight; on re- turning in view the Chief was still leading, wrenching for Morn- ington Gorse ; before reaching cover Birdhill took the hare from him and won very cleverly. Laban and Nemo: Immediately on leaving slips Nemo showed a length in advance, a position he held until he reached the hare; Laban then went on with the lead until Nerno came second- winded and won well; he afterwards got on to a fresh hare and had a long single- handed course.— We now made a move from Wilsford Down to Amesbury Down, and commenced the Ladies' Plate with Donna Maria and Lapis Lazuli: The hare running in favour of Donna Maria gave her first turn, and with a dodging hare, which would not break away, she showed superiority, although Lapis Lazuli was eventually the faster, but the hare continually bore from him; however, at the death there was but little to spare either side. Topaz and Sylph: The latter led about a length, and throughout won two- thirds of a good trial. Snowllake showed most speed in the early part of the course, until Sweetbriar got in, and, after a couple of wrenches, Snowflake killed. Patch and Lightly Tread ran an undecided; afterwards Lightly Tread won very handsomely, Mr Long's favourite running very stout and clever. Hope Ever beat Blister Fly, but I did not see the course throughout. Silkstone was faster than Matilda, and won, without assistance. Jewel and Cordelia: The latter was fastest, and drove the hare through the crowd, where Jewel got in, but only momentarily, Cordelia again taking the hare, won well. Here I Am led, but in attempting to kill, fell; Emily then gamely won nearly the whole of a long trial. Artful ran more steadily, and cleverly beat Risk, who ran in very scrambling style. Beauty Unadorned and Extravagant ran an undecided. In the race up in their next spin Extravagant got unsighted; Beauty getting first possession scored thefirst four or five points, until Extravagant got well placed: the latter then rubbed off the score, and won with some to spare, the course being a breather. Sparkle and Sea Serpent; The former was the faster and gained the first turn, going on the outside of her opponent for next turn; the hare then went through the crowd, when some give and take work followed, principally in favour of the Croxteth bitch. Beaumaris led for some distance from slips, but Libna shot to the front, and kept possession until she killed. Leah and Revoke: What I saw of the course Revoke was evidently the superior greyhound. The following were also subscribers for the Ladies' Plate, but did not name:— Lord Grey de Wilton, Captain Tracy, Mr Bowles, Mr Green, Mr Brunwin, and Mr Pryce Loveden. Mr Brudenell Bruce had secured Lord Grey de Wilton's nomination, and also purchased Matilda Wynne, by Monarch out of SliowGirl, at the late Ashdown Meeting, at along price for this occasion, but, owing to the non- arrival of a letter to the hon sec until late on Monday evening, she was not drawn, greatly disappointing Mr and Lady Evelyn Bruce, whose grey- hound was much improved in form, and would undoubtedly have been near the finish, taking in consideration the forward position she obtained in the Oaks at Ashdown Park. The course between Leah and Revoke brought to a conclusion an exceedingly good day's sport, having run off 43 courses, exclusive of undecideds, in six hours and forty minutes, averaging over six courses in the hour, which is good work for Amesbury, taking into consideration the length of the courses and the time occupied by the judge in riding to and fro in them. The hares were not numerous in the early part of the day, but later we found them in numbers, and, although principally young hares, many of them produced good trials. It is seldom we have noticed the field so numerous at Amesbury. Sir Edmund Antrobus, who so kindly gives permis- sion to course over this excellent ground, honoured us with his presence during the day, and in the field we also noticed Lord Uffington, Lord Grey de Wilton, the Earl of Sefton, Colonel Bathuret ( who are on a visit to Sir Frederick Bathurst at Claren- don Park), Captain and Miss Wyndham, Mr and Mrs East, Mr and Miss Jebb, Mr Jefferson, Mr Brocklebank, Mr Randall, many of the principal coursers of the south, and numbers of the gentry and farmers of the neighbourhood. In the even- ing again a good party dined at the George Hotel, Mr Wittick presiding. As usual, after the first day, the Challenge Cup was entered for and drawn, the stake realizing its full complement of thirty- two dogs, some of them being the best performers of last season, seven out of the thirty- two having figured in the Water- loo Cup, viz, Bowfell, who ran up in 1862, Sapphire, Streamer, Donna del Lago, Imperatrice, Glendower, Coichicum, and Belle of the Village. Wednesday we met at Tanner's Down, at 9: 30 a. m. The morning was fine and mild, and a delightful day for the occasion followed. At a few minutes before ten o'clock the first brace for the first ties of the Great Western Cup were handed to Raper. A thick fog had come over the Down, but it fortunately cleared off before the first slip. Sea Sick and Bathilde ran an undecided, which was of moderate length; Sea Sick was then drawn in favour of Bathilde. Lady Derby and Birdweed divided after being slipped, the latter running a considerable distance with her nose to the ground, like a i^ ot hunter. In the next slip Birdweed was considerably the fastest; Lady Derby also running wide, gave Birdweed every opportunity to win, the latter cleverly pulling down her game when half way up the bill. Robina and Volcano: The former led until the hare bore direct round in favour of Volcano, who led to the road ; Robina then took the hare, turned twice, and let in Volcano, whom she gave a clear go- by, wrenched several times, and made a resolute attempt to kill, but fell; but coming again, took tbe hare from Volcano, who here got posses- sion, drove her into the bottom, and killed. Lilly Vic and Syringa: This was an interesting spin, 2 to 1 being laid on the former, who, getting the upper ground, gained first turn; both equally clever, took alternate points to some firs, where Syringa breasted a hillock ; Lilly Vic then went on, working her hare into the hollow, where she fell a cropper, and was afterwards barely in the course, Syringa winning very decisively. Huncamunca was about a length faster than Porcupine to the top of the Down, where Porcupine got in twice, Huncamunca going clear by each time finished with a good kill. Another " pot" was upset in the defeat, of Shadow by Scutari, who led, but turned rather wide, let in Shadow, who wrenched and turned ; Scutari then got in, and working more closely, beat Shadow, who began to rush when near her game. Enchantment was several lengths faster than Alliance, keeping possession of the hare for six or seven points in succession; after crossing a sheepfold Alliance got in front an » l well drove the hare through the clump of firs on the top of Tanner's Down to the cover below, Enchantment several times attempting to overhaul her opponent, but failing in each instance.— The Druid Cup ( first ties): Sackbut and Fordham. Sackbut led and scored the three first points, when he stumbled; Fordham then got a position, and scored the two following; Sackbut then took the hare and closely worked her to the rosd, where they cannoned, and Sackbut fell, but quickly up, he again drew past on the inside, and led over the hill. Shamrock went on the extreme outer circle to the hare, turned, and wrenched four or five times, until Amesbury went up on the inside, and led over the hill to cover. Merry Hart and Xenophon: The latter a little the fastest won a give and take course to cover. To a racing hare Strychnine led to the foot of the hill, where he ran out and let in Stockbridge, who afterwards kept possession until he made a clever kill. Figheldean and Crimson Spark: The Spark might be seen five lengths in advance, turned, served himself, and again turned; several points were then exchanged, of which Crimson Spark won two- thirds, finishing with a good kill. Levi and Solomon : The latter, by about two lengths, got first possession, and quickly put in six or seven points in succession; some trifling work was then made up and over the hill, principally in favour of Solomon; however, Levi gained the fiat, but we could not see where he won it. The Ranger led by favour and scored the two first turns, when Oliver Cromwell began to exhibit the most speed, gave three go- byes following, and finished with a dashing kill. Birdhill and Nemo ran two undecided courses; afterwards Nemo was drawn by arrangement.— The Ladies'Plate ( first ties): Donna Maria led from slips, but before reaching the hare was passed by Sylph, who made all the early points, until Donna Maria got in and kept in front throughout, killing on the top of the hill. Snowflake was faster and more clever than Lightly Tread, who got determinedly to work in the latter part of the course, but killedttoo soon. Silkstone was more speedy than Hope Ever, neither doing much with a racing hare. Emily went off stiff, caused by her long course yesterday, Cordelia leading her four lengths to the hare, but the latter turned wide twice, of which fault Emily took advantage, and when in the racing stretch Cordelia drew ahead and was afterwards the fastest in a long course. Artful was faster than Extravagant, and won cleverly up to where she fell. Extravagant then got in for several points unMl Artful recovered herself, when she again took the hare and won. Libna cleverly beat Sparkle after an undecided course, and Revoke ran a moderate bye.— The Challenge Cup : Black Bess and Bowfell: Bowfell ran round Black Bess to the hare, turned and again led several lengths, again bringing the hare round to Bess, who when in could not keep her position with a racing hare, Bowfell going away with a strong lead out of sight. Soapstone and Sapphire: The Gem led three lengths, and took the three first turns; two or three points were thea exchanged until the hare broke away; Sapphire then gave a clear go- by, worked her game resolutely and close, killed, winning with much in hand. Retribution had the foot of Lily of Killarney, who ran a good second throughout a capital course, barely two consecutive points being made by either after the first turn. Locum Tenens, in a toweling spin, hollowly beat Close Shaver. Streamer led, but Mermaid went up on the inside, got well on the line of her hare, and won a good spin handsomely. Malcolm beat September without the slightest assistance. Hypatia went round Gipsy Queen, turned, and again led considerably, winning a long trial very easily. Imperatrice was slightly faster than Donna del Lago to a bad hare, which was immediately killed. Silversides and Henrietta: The former led, but fell a purler; Henrietta afterwards won, all one way. Comedy outpaced Heroine throughout a good trial, and won with plenty to spare. Stitch and Ingoldsby: Stitch gained the race up slightly by favour, but quickly ran up four strong points, when Ingoldsby got in, and running resolutely, close, and fast,, put in a succession of good work, until Stitch again took up the running, and had won well, when she fell, whereby Ingoldsby resumed the lead, wrenched, and killed. Be Careful and Glendower : Be Careful was fastest until she fell; Glendower getting on good terms with the hare, and being remarkably clever, soon killed. Be Careful again falling was unable to join in the course. Malapert also fell heavily ; however, in a long trial, she beat Salisbury, who met with a similar accident. Coichicum led and turned, going round Perseverance for next turn, and for the first five points shewed superierity, when racing up the Down he came to grief, through which Perseverance was en- abled to wipe off the score and win. Belle of the Village was much faster than Locum Standi, and running in her old form soon ran up a long score, when in the middle of the course the Wiltshire dog got to work, and was evidently determined to win if he could, but old Belle coming again at the finish rescued the course from Mr Long's dog gallantly. A pumping trial followed between Infanta and The Bee, which I believe the former cleverly won, but it was impossible to witness it thorough!}', darkness having come on ; in fact, we were coursing by moonlight. Al- though hares were plentiful we did not average five courses a » hour, many of them being very severe and of great length. Mr Warwick, who rode extremely well to the dogs, must have tT - versed nearly 100 miles during the day. The coursing through... the day was good, but we have again to complain of reckless ricT- ing of some of the horsemen. After dinner, at which Mr W. Long presided, the following stakes were made up:— The Beacon Hill Stakes, for bitch puppies, which obtained twelve subscribers; the Bulford Stakes, for dog puppies, ten; the Stonehenge, for all- aged bitches, eight: and the Brigmerston Stakes, for all ages, eight nominations. The card for the following day, which con- sisted of thirty- nine courses, was read over, and some spirited betting took place. Syringa was made favourite for the Great Western, Sackbut and Birdhill for the Druid Cup, Letna and Snowflake for the Ladies' Plate, and for the Challenge Cup Sap- phire and Infanta. Syringa was backed at 2 to I to beat Robina, and Scutari at evens to beat Huncamunoa, 6 to 4 on Saekbut versus Xenophon, o to 4 on Snowflake agst Sylph, 3 to 1 on Imperatrice agst Hypatia, evens on Glendower agst Ingoldsby, and 5 to 4 on Infanta^ agst Belle of the Village ; 5 to 4jon Sea Sick, 6 to 4 on Berengaria, 6 to 4 on Donna del Lago, and 5 to 4 on Patty, for their various engagements. Thursday opened with a bright sun and delightful atmosphere, and by 9: 30 numbers had already assembled at the meet, the Cross Roads, Beacon Hill. The beautiful lawn- like arena at the foot of Beacon Hill afforded some superior trials, commencing with the second ties for the Great Western Cup— Bathilde and Bird- weed: The latter, favoured by the circuitous running of the hare, got first possession: Bathilde then wrenched and turned'; Birdweed, being slightly the faster, drew away, and killed. Robina and Syringa ran two undecideds. In their third attempt Syringa led and gained first turn, when they went out of my sight. On returning in view Robina was leading, and scored three good points, when he fell; Syringa then took the two fol- lowing, Robina again coming with a couple of strong wrenches. An opening being made for Syriuga, she shot past, gave a couple- of wricks, and killed. There was some difference of opinion ex- isting respecting the decision, but not witnessing the whole of the course it would be unfair for us to make any remark. Hunca- munca and Scutari were unsighted in the race, but when fairly together Huncamunca showed to advantage, scoring the first five points; when Scutari got in he killed too soon for his chance of success. Alliance ran a bye with Peep o'Day, who won all the early points, and Alliance the latter part of a good course.— The Druid Cup ( second ties): Sackbut was much faster than Xeno- phon, and turned twice and killed. Shamrock and Stockbridge: The latter was favoured in the run up, and got well placed on to his game, and Shamrock also falling gave him a double advantage, by which he scored several strong points, when he began to hang a little; Shamrock went to the front, and was fast winning until Stockbridge came again and took the hare away ; when half way up Beacvn Hill Shamrock tired, and the winner went over the hill out of sight. Crimson Spark outpaced Levi, and won a moderate course very decisively. Oliver Cromwell, a shade the faster, got first to the hare and turned; Birdhill being very wide, and also tumbling over, threw every chance away. In the latter part of the course he steadied himself, and looked like winning, but it was too late to recover the early points lost. Oliver Cromwell ran much more like an olddogthan a puppy.— The Ladies'Plate ( second ties):: Snowflake had the foot of Sylph, and also worked her game wellto the carriages, where Sylph got in for a short time, until Snowflake came again, took the hare away, and killed. Cordelia had the pace to begin with, and won all the early points in the course; when going amongst the horses Silkstone came in contact with one of thern. and was knocked over; however, Cordeliasoongettingpumped out, Silkstone went by, took command of the hare, wiped off her opponent's score, and won well. In a very prettily run course Re- voke was the faster, strongly wrenching for some distance; when a little winded, Artful went in front, until Revoke came again, second- winded, with a good go- by, taking the hare half- way up Beacon Hill, where she was killed by Artful. Letna ran a pump- ing bye across the plain from MrF. Lang's farm, direct over Beacon. Hill.— The Challenge Cup ( first ties): Bowfell, having had such a gruelling the day before, was drawn, and Sapphire ran a bye, in which she again unfortunately lamed herself. Retribution, with a rattling hare, well beat Locum Tenens; the son of David would not do his best. Mermaid won a long and severe trial all one way, Malcolm not being able to live the pace with a racing hare, which Mermaid killed half- way up Beacon Hill; the Liverpool bitch ran exceedingly clever. Imperatrice was much faster than Hypatia, leading throughout across the basin land, and killing at the foot of the Beacon. Henrietta ran very game throughout a long course, and beat Comedy ( the favourite) very cleverly. Ingoldsby was led to the hare by Glendower, who gained first turn; the course afterwards was never in doubt, the Wiltshire dog winning well. Perseverance was much faster than Malapert, keeping possession until sfce killed. Belle of the Village and Infanta: In this course youth would be served, Infanta ( a fast greyhound) leading the old lady across the plain, and over the hill, out of sight. Belle struggled hard to overhaul hermore youthful opponent, who is only inlier second season, but failed. It is, however, fairtostate Mr| Bland's old favourite is near seven weeks gone in her whelping time, and has at present much milk. Infanta, to come as she did, after her terrific course last night with The Bee. stamps her as a game and first- class greyhound.— In the Beacon Hill Stakes, Leah, with a bad hare, put out Topaz ; and Sea Sick, after losing fiist turn, ran very handsomely, winning every point afterwards in a good trial. Berengaria showed superiority over Sincerity, and won without assistance. Belle of the Season gained the fiat over Miriam, and Sea Serpent was many lengths faster than Hecuba, who had bad previously a single- handed course.— In the Bulford Stakes Luke and Langrave ran the most promising, and the Stonehenge Stakes will lay between Donna del Lago and Contented Meg. Patty in a long trial easily beat Equality, but got lamed on all her feet,. In the Brigmerston Stakes they are but a poor lot, but Soapstone is unquestionably the best, and will win if not defeated by Jackson. At an early hour we finished one of the most brilliant day's coursing imaginable, even surpassing the delightful day's sport we witnessed on the first day at the late Ashdown Park Meeting. We had run off 33 courses before leaving the green carpet which lies between Mr F. Long's farm and Beacon Hill. The weather was everything that could be desired for the sport, and the trials exceedingly pleasing, although many of them were very long, going direct of the Beacon Hill, which I know strikes terror in the hearts off some coursers; but the elasti- city of the turf caused the going to be so good that it took less out of the greyhounds engaged than half the distance across an arable country would have done. The field was again numerous, including many of the nobility and gentry of the neighbourhood. It is also gratifying to have to state the horsemen were more orderly than on the previous days, which enabled us to runoff the card, which consisted of 39jcourses, by four o'clock. The dinner party for the fourth night was well attended, Mr J. S. Bland pre- siding, who also superintended the entry and drawing ( in the ab- sence of the hon sec) of the Amesbury Stakes of four dogs, and the Red House Stakes of four dogs. The meet for Friday was Stonehenge, at 10 a. m., and Saturday Tanner's Down. Full particulars of the running of Friday and Saturday, with conclud- ing remarks of the meeting, will appear next week. ASHDOWN. Marbury ( Whitchurch) Meeting will be held on the 21st of November. Mr Warwick has been appointed judge. The Jed Forest Club Meeting has been postponed to the 25th of November, in consequence of clashing with Kelso Races. The Drag Hall Meeting ( Lincolnshire) stands, weather per- mitting, for Friday, Oct 30. Lanark Open Meeting will take place on the 4th and 5th of November, over the estates of Carnwarth, Cleghorn, and Carstairs. Mr Currie will officiate as judge. The Burton Agnes Meeting has been fixed for the 29th December and following days. Mr Hay has been appointed judge. Cir- culars of the meeting will shortly be issued. A day's coursing will take place in the Home Park on Tuesday, Nov 3. The entries are to be made on the evening preceding, be- tween six and eight o'clock. Mr Thomas has been appointed judge, and Nash slipper. The Kenil worth Meeting is fixed to take place on Tuesdaj- and Wednesday, the 5th and 6th of January next; the judge to be ap- pointed by vote. Hares are very strong and plentiful this year, and a first- class meeting is expected. SANDRINGHAJI AND KING'S LYNN OPEN MEETING.— The fol- lowing gentlemen have consented to act as stewards of this meet- ting, which promises to be most successful:— The Mayor of Lynn, the Earl of Sefton, Lord Binning, Viscount Grey de Wilton, j. S. Bland, Esq, J. Groom, Esq, & c; and several of the leading gentry in the county have consented to give their patronage to the meeting. The Prince of Wales and Alexandra Plate Stakes will be of the respective value of upwards of £ 180 each; the winner to receive the respective prize of £ 100. The stakes are rapidly filling, and nominations are being taken by the leading coursers. [ FOR REMAINDER OF COURSING SEE SIXTH PAGE.] CITY- SATURDAY. 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